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.

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

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

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...

The emerald ash borer is deadly to ash trees—and aggravating for homeowners. Here's how to know if your tree has emerald ash borer damage.

An undergraduate field seminar at Brown teaches aspiring biologists and backyard botanists alike how to identify the flora of ...

Fox squirrels are native to the Eastern U.S., but they're increasingly common along the Wasatch Front. We learned about their spread, why they’re here, and what they mean for local ecosystems.

Aspens and standing dead trees, which are important to forest biodiversity, can be reliably identified from openly available ...

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 ...

New research shows mistletoe in Oregon cities grows mainly on oaks and causes little harm, while offering food and shelter ...

Invasive fox squirrels can be a nuisance for Utah homeowners, but there are resources to learn to identify and deal with them.

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...