The staghorn sumac is a sensory delight, from its toothed leaf edges to its fuzzy fruit and young stems. Though it is related ...

As the leaves start to change and fall in autumn, my mind and eye are often drawn to those deciduous trees and shrubs whose ...

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, ...

Why would trees go through the trouble of making this energetically expensive class of molecule in their leaves right before ...

Our fall season has finally arrived, with the ebb and flow of ambient temperature typical of Central Texas to the Upper Gulf ...

Trees are a great addition to any landscape, providing shade, privacy and visual interest to your yard. But trees can also ...

Trees have sophisticated mechanisms to measure time and the spectral quality of light, which is how they understand when to ...

Late fall is the perfect time to add some plants, trees, and bushes to your yard to provide nectar for spring migrating ...

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

Autumn is in full swing in Northern Nevada as temperatures dip and the mountains turn orange. Here's where to find the best ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ...