Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.

Since the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer has been a thorn in homeowners’ sides—or anyone with trees in their yard. These invasive insect pests cause oft-catastrophic damage to ash trees, and ...

There are seemingly countless types of mushrooms, so it can be difficult to discern whether they're actually indicative of ...

An undergraduate field seminar at Brown teaches aspiring biologists and backyard botanists alike how to identify the flora of the Ocean State and engage with the natural environment.

Ohio State University Extension offices in Mahoning and Trumbull counties are rolling out a series of new educational programs aimed at improving community health, promoting sustainable food practices ...

Lawrence Law led the development of the Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide in partnership with the Michigan ...

The crack willow tree is one of the most unique species in nature. This video explains how to identify it, its special features, and what makes it stand out from other willows... Bruce Willis health ...

Identifying the two chickadees is fairly easy with a good look. Black-capped chickadees have black caps, a bright white cheek ...

December snuffs out the wildflower season of every calender year. Rather than surrender to the situation, take a deep breath ...

Since 2000, the city of Bellingham has bought more than 3,500 acres of land around Lake Whatcom to protect it from ...

Nowadays archaeologists guess that ancient humans first entered the Americas as long as 24,000 years ago, perhaps via a sea ...

A camera found on the property of a Newtown pet care facility triggered an investigation that led to the woman's arrest, ...