The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

When Illinois landowners noticed tree deaths and diseases on their properties ramp up in 2017, they suspected industrial ...

A NEW LEAF: Do not allow a layer of fallen leaves to accumulate over the lawn for more than a week. The leaves block light ...

The sticky sap and the smell of pine needles and bark are an essential part of the Christmas tree experience for many. And while you can't tromp through a snowy field to pick out your tree for ...

Christmas trees are facing the 'perfect storm of mass mortality.' Enter an effort to breed 'elite' Christmas trees.

In the wake of Del Monte Foods’ facility closures in Washington and the company’s bankruptcy, the U.S. pear industry faces oversupply and may tap into a government program that can compensate growers ...

Boxelders — a tree generally disliked for their twisted limbs and inability to stand up to strong winds — nevertheless has fans. Boxelders, fast growing and short-lived, are native to the Americas, a ...

The aggressive Redbay Ambrosia beetle is no bigger than Abraham Lincoln’s nose on a penny, but over the last two decades, the invasive insect has managed to kill more than 500 million trees in North ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Trees and bushes are on a lot of people’s minds right now, so we went back out to Wallitsch Gardens to have your questions answered. I've noticed there are dry leaves on our ...

If you treat them right, trees can shade your house, beautify your property, and even save you money on energy. But diseases, pests, or extreme weather can impact the sturdiest oaks. And even healthy ...