Snow banks help plants thrive in the mountains, providing water and nutrients for soil. But as climate change warms the atmosphere, their support systems are changing.

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...

Trees are more likely to be damaged by flooding during the growing season than during the dormant season, according to ...

Pitch pine trees (Pinus rigida) grow along the eastern North American coast and as far south as northern Georgia. This species thrives in a humid climate and on sandy, shallow soils.

To that end, there's a good reason you should always use pine straw when mulching azaleas: It will help maintain the lower soil pH that these plants need to flourish. These stunning ornamental plants ...

Animal threat But storms aren’t the only threat. Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 60cm to 90cm per year, dragon’s blood trees creep along at just 2cm to 3cm annually.

Many studies have shown that organic mulches allow trees, shrubs, and other plants to thrive. Researchers have found that a mulched tree grows 67% better than one planted in bare soil.

How trees fare under drought depends heavily on their past experiences. In some cases, adversity breeds resilience: Spruce trees that experience long-term droughts are more resistant to future ...

Many studies have shown that organic mulches allow trees, shrubs, and other plants to thrive. Researchers have found that a mulched tree grows 67% better than one planted in bare soil.

Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 60 to 90 centimeters (25 to 35 inches) per year, dragon’s blood trees creep along at just 2 to 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) annually.

The trees were planted in collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering at the MATC campus and Innovation Park. The eastern white pine can live up ...