A new study published in the Journal of Plant Ecology has found that temperate forest tree species, regardless of their root ...

Mountain ski guides frequent the high alpine where whitebark pine grows. Two are using their time in the backcountry to ...

Pine straw mulch helps maintain the right pH levels in the soil around azaleas. What's more, it also protects the roots from ...

A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound—but it could come at an environmental ...

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 ...

Placing mulch around trees, shrubs, and planted beds provides additional benefits. In areas that are difficult to mow, irrigate, or otherwise maintain, you can use mulch to replace turf or other ...

Invasive goats endanger young trees But storms aren’t the only threat. Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 60 to 90 centimeters (25 to 35 inches) per year, dragon’s blood trees creep along at ...

The Menominee Nation planted eastern white pine trees in Milwaukee as a symbol of peace and unity. The trees were planted as part of a week of events for Earth Week and Arbor Day.

This is what plants look like—from the inside out With his camera-mounted microscope, a photographer zooms in to the cellular level to capture the hidden beauty of poplars, pine cones, and ...

You may not be a true Southerner if you don't have an azalea in your yard. Beloved for their bloom color and ability to thrive under pine trees, azaleas thrive in acidic, well-draining soil.

In winter, azaleas in partial shade usually suffer less cold injury to both plants and flowers. Moderate filtered shade and acidic soil under pine trees provide ideal conditions for vigorous growth.