As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Dear Roger: I am choosing some trees for my landscape. I have bought a house on 2.5 acres with a small stream and some damp spots. It has no trees. I also have some sandy, dry spots. I want trees that ...

John Winkler emailed me in search of seven desert trees. These trees are suitable for landscaping throughout Southern California and are noteworthy, in addition to their low water requirement, for ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Patience is a virtue, and many trees require it. "Trees, in general, live on a much longer timeline than we do, with many living for hundreds, and some even thousands of years," says Nancy Gaspari, an ...

When landscaping in Southwest Florida, selecting the right elements enhances both aesthetics and durability. A skilled landscaping company will take the time to understand your vision, recommending ...

Can you imagine San Diego without palm trees? I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and have associated palms with Southern California since I visited my cousins in Pasadena during the 1960s. When I ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- San Francisco residents can rest assured knowing that their old Christmas trees will continue to keep giving well after they've been chopped up and recycled. On Friday, ...

An assistant professor at Ohio State University has warned against the use of "mulch volcanoes" when landscaping. Joe Boggs says this kind of mulching — which piles huge amounts of the material around ...