The long dry spring has created a profusion of flowers, to the delight of most gardeners — but not those who are behind on their planting ...

Crabapple trees are usually planted for their ornamental qualities ... Most prefer areas that are moist but well drained. Many are not drought tolerant and will decline in vigor with prolonged dry ...

Pawpaw, pear, apple, plum and most sweet cherry trees (exceptions include the two recommendations above) require a partner to produce fruit; however, apple trees can be cross-pollinated by nearby ...

Spruce trees that experienced long-term droughts were more resistant to future ones, while pines acclimatized to wet periods were more vulnerable.

One of the biggest threats to trees in your yard is the emerald ash borer, a small green beetle that lays eggs and feeds on ...

Another method to address and overcome drought is the reforestation of the uplands. One well-known ‘ōlelo no‘ea (Hawaiian ...

But the young trees are the future of the forest and are also the most vulnerable. The current drought is the biggest threat to young trees. A recent study published in Ecological Modelling by ...

AP photographer shoots pictures that show above normal drought conditions impacting areas of the Everglades, a vast wetland ...

I can’t remember ever seeing crabapple trees blooming so profusely around town in late May. They have truly been a sight to ...

“The fact we've had three to four years of drought is probably why we had a bigger flower crop this year and bigger seed crop,” Vitosh said. “If a tree is severely stressed, it tends to put ...

Scientists have shown that some plants can naturally recover from drought, offering hope for future drought-resilient crops.

Pollinators love this tree with its long-lasting blooms. Look for a dwarf variety such as Blue Diddley for a smaller garden. Crab apple trees offer year-round interest. In the spring, their bright ...