Stately trees with lush green canopies arching over village streets are a common sight in Oak Park. But the proximity of the trees to each other may be damaging to their health, according to the vi… ...

Tree growing in Southern Illinois park is identified as sawtooth oak. Gardening columnist Charlie Giedeman noted that the tree, not native to the United States, originated in the Far East. He also ...

My husband and I frequently walk through City Park and around West End Park, and we have noticed that many oak trees have some type of palm growing by their base. Is there a reason why? Walk in ...