A reader inquired about the care of 20 Italian cypress trees, about 60 years old, on a property he recently purchased. He was excited to have them “sheared and cared for” since they looked like they ...

Q: We have almost a dozen Italian cypress trees in our backyard. They seem to be dying, and it’s getting worse. We thought we saw spider webs on some. What would cause this browning, and what can we ...

Two more Italian cypress trees were set on fire in the Donnelly Park area on Monday morning, Turlock police report. Firefighters and police responded to the fires about 6:45 a.m., said Police ...

Dear Neil: We have almost a dozen Italian cypress trees in our backyard. They seem to be dying, and it’s getting worse. We thought we saw spider webs on some. What would cause this browning, and what ...

There is something about fastigiate trees — you either love them or hate them. Or so it seems. Fastigiate means columnar, and I could not help but contemplate this arboreal form upon a recent ...

A person tending to plants in a garden center displaying a few different types of cypress trees - Jecapix/Getty Images To add both beauty and privacy to your yard, you can't go past gorgeous evergreen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leyland Cypress Trees in a Row along Road as hedge. “Cypress” is a name or nickname bestowed on a variety of species of trees.

Trees provide shade, shelter, and sometimes fall color and fruit. But privacy? That’s up for debate. Depending on your yard, a tree can create a screen—you just need to be careful where you place it.

Italian cypress trees, cedars, junipers and some pines have been stricken by some mysterious ailment. County extension offices, especially here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are getting flooded with ...

They're popular and beautiful, but the trees and bushes that line many mountain communities increase their fire risk and accelerated the destruction in last weekend's Sylmar Fire. Firefighters had to ...

DEAR NEIL: Like many others I lost my Italian cypress tree in last year’s cold. I liked it for its narrow and tall presence, but I’m wondering if I should replace it with another Italian cypress or ...