Palo Alto loves trees — it has about 66,000 of them, about one per resident. Our city is responsible for the upkeep of about 46,000 trees in parks and public areas; almost 38,000 of them are street ...

Recently, I read that people who decorate for Christmas early are happier than those who don’t. I’m not sure whether those two characteristics reflect a causal or a coincidental link, but that piece ...

I love a palm tree. They’ve always put a smile on my face. If they make you smile too, you’ll love my list of 10 fun facts about the palm tree. 1. There are a lot of different kinds of palm trees -- ...

(BPT) - The world has long embraced the tradition of the Christmas Tree. Across the globe, twinkling trees adorn homes, shopping malls and national landmarks. But do you know just how old the ...

We are in the middle of a very hot summer. As I was mowing the yard this weekend, I stopped to take a break in the shade of the swamp chestnut oak tree in my front yard. I started thinking about the ...

Don’t stop believing: At what age do kids stop believing in Santa Claus? Housemethod.com says it’s 8.4 years old. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown of non-believing ages. Bonus time: Cnbc.com says ...

FLORIDA, USA — Earth day was last Thursday, National Arbor Day is tomorrow and April is Earth Month. So, let’s talk about trees. You may be a little bitter if allergies are getting the best of you.

Rockefeller Center has announced its selection to grace the plaza this Christmas season-- an 82-foot-tall Norway Spruce from Queensbury, New York. The 14-ton tree is set to arrive in the city later ...

The Christmas tree is a fixture as familiar as it is ubiquitous; there’s one on the White House lawn, at the local mall and quite possibly in your living room. But how well do you really know the ...

For centuries, the famed redwood tree El Palo Alto has towered over the birth and growth of its namesake city, a witness to prosperity. But something’s wrong: its official history. New research by ...