As the fires that ravaged Los Angeles in January ebbed, many trees were left standing next to burnt down homes. Here’s why.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

and popular in cities like California and Miami, these trees are favorites among gardeners and homeowners who love them for ...

These surviving beauts, some with singed trunks and leaves, are a sign of hope for many Californians, for whom the state’s mythology and aesthetics are so wrapped up in trees. California is ...