Agronomists at the University of Missouri have created a new cultivar of black walnut that grows faster and produces a better ...

When it comes to successfully growing peach, pear, and plum trees, spring is the best time to plant them. Here's why.

Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the ...

A New Hampshire ecologist has discovered male satiny willows growing along the Connecticut River in the North Country. The ...

There are many reasons people may think we’re nuts to live in California, not least of which is having not just one state nut ...

Loved by plant experts yet frequently overlooked, these underrated trees will pep up your yard with their foliage, flowers ...

A giant white spruce tree in Medina was beloved for its massive limbs and easy climbing by several generations, and registered by the state 25 years ago.

Allergy-inducing plants are those that rely on wind rather than bees or butterflies to spread their pollen. Ragweed, which ...

In one of Charlottesville’s warmest neighborhoods, John Hunter’s yard feels like a cool oasis.  An array of waist-high shrubs ...