Scientists are investigating the reasons some plants still wear last season’s tattered clothes.

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The ...

Trees play a central role in life on Earth. They store CO₂, provide habitats for animals, fungi, and insects, stabilize soils ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

This bud is for you,” a winter tree identification walk, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at the Frog Hollow Nature ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive species list.

Forests worldwide may be entering a new phase marked by fewer specialized tree species and more fast-growing generalists.

Trees can provide much-needed shade, privacy, and beauty to any landscape. However, they can also significantly impact the ...