Mighty oaks and ornamental maples are beautiful in their own right, but there’s something to be said about the year-round greenery that conifer trees add to your yard.

Creating the warmest, most sophisticated welcome to your home starts right at your front door. Because one of the prettiest—and definitely most delightful—ways to greet guests is with inviting front door plants, we asked our neighbors, friends, and a plant professional to share their choice picks.

Summer heat is taking its toll on Las Vegas Valley trees. The record breaking heat that we have endured since May have killed or damaged trees across the valley. “It’s been a long hot season and we even broke some temperature records of 120 degrees or so,” according to Matthew Fichera, Regional Manager for Moon Nurseries.

"A well-placed shade tree can also help stop the sun from beating down on the side of your home, which in turn can help reduce your indoor energy bill,” said Beuter.

Here are 4 questions gardeners are asking the experts to prepare for the upcoming summer heat.

A local nursery shared how much is too much to pay for tree trimming and why climbing up one of those popular palms may be bad for your tree.