Along a wash west of Oracle Road near Catalina State Park, a soaptree yucca juts from the desert floor like a 30-foot-tall toilet brush. This distinctive-looking plant is more than just big. It is the ...

In a recent column, I talked about the Texas walnut tree (Juglans microcarpa). Except for the smaller size and smaller nuts, it is indistinguishable from a true black walnut, and native to our area. I ...

Planting the right type of tree can possibly make your home look more attractive and is among the key landscaping tips to affordably boost your property value over time. You might also reap other key ...