Relaxing by the pool is most enjoyable when the poolside landscape is on point. The best plants to put around a pool are those with low maintenance needs, that doesn’t make a mess and can withstand ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A well-known pecan tree at Barton Springs Pool has been diagnosed with a wood decay fungus. "Affectionately named 'Flo,' we have historical images that go back as far the 1920s. When ...

Trees can offer so much to a backyard poolside, from dappled shade to increased privacy and shelter. Their beautiful aesthetic and the soothing rustle of their leaves can also create a more relaxing ...

Q: We cut back our pine trees and sap dripped everywhere. It is now dry and staining the deck. Any suggestions? A: Sap from trees — pines or others — is a real problem on decks, especially after it ...