Harriet Rix’s “The Genius of Trees” offers a new approach to trees, each chapter dealing with different ways trees shape the ...

Strong wind and heavy rain can cause serious damage to trees, homes, and nearby structures, especially in the Pacific Northwest, where storms are common. The good news is that a lot of storm damage is ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...