It can appear smooth, furrowed, plate-like, flaky, ridged, or peeling. And as a tree matures, so does the character of its bark, useful knowledge that can help gauge how old a tree might be.

Blue gum eucalyptus has a bad reputation for being a “fire-prone” tree. It has flammable oils and shredding bark that may fly off and ignite other fires. Other species, such as greasewood, chamise ...

Outside of mating season, bats can be removed with exclusion devices. one-way tunnels that allow them to leave an enclosed area but don't let them come back in. The use of exclusion devices without a ...

As spring rolls in, you may want to start planning the kinds of trees you'll want to plant in your yard. There are 11 ...

Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles have ...

Welcome to a new era of outdoor design. In this member-only report, AD PRO taps industry vets for their insights on green ...

It may be advisable to call an expert. Preserve natural roost sites, including trees with cavities or peeling bark Leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots for bats Add native ...

No need to wait years for a return on your investment. These shrubs will quickly stake their claim to a spot in the ...

In its native tropical habitat, rabbit’s foot fern grows in the crevices of tree branches ... and a potting mix rich in organic material and bark chunks helps duplicate its native environment.