The $2,000 monthly budget referenced in the title isn’t just clickbait; it’s a realistic assessment of what comfortable living costs in this particular corner of Arizona. That figure might cover just ...

Fall is an excellent time to enjoy the U.S. National Parks. As early as Labor Day weekend, the leaves start to change ...

It seems fitting that Nebraska, which has chosen the cottonwood as its state tree, would have the largest one in the United States. The Nebraska Forest Service learned this week that a towering ...

A selection of easy-to-grow tropical shrubs, vines, and trees that produce gorgeous yellow flowers. These plants will ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

As the amount of daylight gets shorter in the fall, chlorophyll production in leaves slows down and eventually stops.

Minnesota's largest tree isn't what you'd expect—it's an Eastern Cottonwood near Watson, measuring an impressive 106 feet tall along the St. Croix River. A true natural marvel.

Giant dams built to conserve the Colorado River have nearly wiped out nearby native cottonwood trees, causing big ecosystem disruption. Tiny dams built to mimic those built by beavers could bring ...