Faced with more drought and increasingly frequent wildfires, southern Californians have been encouraged for years to rip out water-guzzling lawns. They have also been urged to forgo non-native, ...

Every avid gardener knows the benefits of a trimming chainsaw. But it's not always a wise idea to shape your trees with one. It's heavy-duty, noisy, and too messy. A hand saw can also get the job done ...