Are you looking to attract more birds to your yard? Here, we look at a small native tree that will make your garden a ...

This weekend's yard jobs include shopping for a new tree or three, matching the best species to your site, and planting those new trees correctly.

The Hornbeam Ellipse at Dumbarton Oaks has been in steady decline for years. It is now the subject of a major renovation. (Dumbarton Oaks) ...

Among the many features of the American hornbeam: They boast 'muscular' trunks, colorful leaves in spring and fall, and work well along creeksides.

Nestled in the forests of central Ohio among larger trees, you might find a smaller, less conspicuous tree called Carpinus caroliniana. Also known as American hornbeam, blue beech, musclewood ...

The Callery pear tree, native to Asia, is favored for its fast growth, white flowers, glossy leaves and stress tolerance. But the tree is difficult to control and maintain; here's what to know.

Children from Parkside Preschool took turns helping Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz add mulch to the base of a pre-planted American hornbeam tree during an Arbor Day celebration Friday at Community ...

If you can’t go out with a knowledgeable person to learn tree identification, books like these can help you learn to identify trees in the wintertime, and that can be a useful skill to have.

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.

Among the many features of the American hornbeam: They boast 'muscular' trunks, colorful leaves in spring and fall, and work well along creeksides.