Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

This small invasive beetle has infested dozens of Ventura County oak trees. Here's what to know.

Voles are a small animal that reside in our forests, orchards, and residential landscapes. Although their size may be small, ...

This vine will take over your garden in a hurry. I'm a garden writer, and here's why I'd never plant English ivy near my home ...

Trees You Should Avoid Planting in Your Yard: 9 That Can Cause Headaches Planting a tree in your yard can feel like a small ...

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“Again and again, our data was leading us to the same conclusion: with their time-worn genes and deep-rooted connections, the old trees were essential to the rebirth of the forest,” writes Simard.

The slow loris hardly looks dangerous with its huge, round eyes, soft fur, and tiny hands gripping tree branches; the animal ...

The "Bloodgood" variety, technically Platanus x hispanica "Bloodgood," came into favor for its strong resistance to anthracnose, a fungal disease that can disfigure leaves and kill small shoots, ...

Local professionals offer suggestions on how to look for winter damage around the exterior of your home, such as your roof ...

Escalating wildfires, wind damage and insect outbreaks could threaten tourism, water supplies and biodiversity, a new study ...