New tree planting and tree care programs will launch this year, with funding via the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits ...

Bob Chadbourne, of Bethel, who died Sept. 17, continued building his family's logging business, contributing to conservation ...

The garden was created in the 1890s. Students and instructors from the Pacific Northwest and beyond are restoring the site's polish for visitors.

In order to maintain a beautiful yard, it's important to trim and prune your trees every so often. Although it's not a simple task — doing so can help improve both your trees' appearance and their ...

It is legal but only under certain conditions and you can be liable for damage to the tree. Experts say first, ask your ...

The winter holidays are months away, but that isn't stopping the city of Portland from beginning its annual search.

The city is hoping to start with planting over 6,000 trees in neighborhoods that lack shade, then upping the number to 10,000 ...

Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

Expert insight: Basil Camu stresses that ‘pruning at this time can cause stress and reduce the tree's ability to heal.’ He notes that ‘Generally, it’s best to avoid pruning during late March through ...

Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

Q. To save money I hired my neighbor – who claimed to have pruned many trees – to cut off some limbs of a larger maple tree on my property. After he finished, a friend of mine stopped by and told me ...