ETTRICK, Va. — For nearly two centuries, a Southern Magnolia tree has towered over the campus of Virginia State University. The 170-year-old tree, which was planted in the front yard of a home built ...

When the summer heat hits, we Southerners remember to appreciate our iconic spread of green trees that provide a shady rest on a humid afternoon. Finding a sheltered spot under a giant tree is a ...

If you’re considering adding a tree to your yard, there are many to choose from, and they come in all different types. Some trees produce flowers and/or fruit, attract wildlife, and can vary in height ...

Readers of this column aren't surprised to see me writing about trees, since I often praise their planting and fuss at those who would indiscriminately cut them down. But this time I am going to stop ...