Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring. A new ...

Increasingly, homeowners and land managers alike are discovering that even modest reductions in lawn areas can create ...

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Give it what it needs, and it will give back to your garden for decades. Growing a pawpaw tree lets you enjoy delicious, tropical-tasting fruit while supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity.

In a new study, researchers used more than 5 million measurements from individual trees across much of eastern North America and showed the rate at which introduced species are spreading has increased ...

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old program managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to quantify the effects ...

The California buckeye tree (Aesculus californica) is one of the most distinctive trees native to Marin County. Found along hillsides, along creek edges and in the oak woodlands, it’s a species ...

Small, native ornamental trees can be used to break up open areas, frame views, and provide intimate interest. Many small trees provide spectacular spring flowers, attractive summer foliage, vibrant ...

Struggling with your Wilmington garden? These five native plants are heat tolerant and perfect for coastal soil.

In the brush and trees of Somerset lies an old salt spring believed to have been used by local Native Americans. The area ...