Did you know some trees can live for thousands of years? Trees are the lungs of our planet, cleaning the air and providing the shade we all need on a hot day. These massive trees do more than just ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

Prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed.

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.

It's blooming season for Bradford pear trees, one of the most invasive plants in the area.Bradford pear trees are those white, flowery and sometimes smelly tre ...

You might think trimming a few branches off a tree is no big deal. Maybe it's blocking your view, dropping leaves in your pool, or just annoying you every time you look out the window. It seems simple ...

-The showy flowers are pure white and are arranged in elongated clusters 2 to 4 in. long. Here in upper Georgia, these flowers generally appear in mid-March and finally disappear toward the end of ...

Looking for state parks in Illinois that match national parks for beauty? These 6 state parks offer incredible scenery and ...

How to assess your trees' health after a long winter ...

A fruit is the seed-bearing, ripened ovary of a flowering plant that is edible. Many culinary vegetables are considered fruits in the botanical sense. Did you know the outer edible layer of most ...

Arizona is constantly facing significant challenges in managing invasive species, which are often aided by climate change. Invasive plants like buffelgrass, stinknet, and salt cedar outcompete native ...

In 2002, Crater Lake National Park ecologist Michael Murray thought the park’s majestic whitebark pine trees were as good as ...