A man holding a clipboard, inspecting a tree. - Lsophoto/Getty Images Many plants look similar, and while sometimes this results in a harmless case of mistaken identity, other times it could have ...

Nothing alerts you more to the onset of spring than a pretty blossoming tree that's just demanding your attention. Such is ...

Think about your lawn: A picturesque stretch of carefully manicured green grass that you adore spending time on. However, does it feel like something's missing? Grass-only yards can be visually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Poltrack / Getty Images There’s a lot to love about mountain ash, a delightful native tree that fits easily into urban and ...

In my travels this past week I’ve seen a lot of catalpa trees covered with clusters of bell-shaped white flowers. Northern catalpas are native to this part of the country, but there are other catalpas ...

Winters were brutal throughout most of New England in Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were no radiators (or antibiotics). Many settlers didn't survive the season, but ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

If your winter travels take you through New Jersey’s open spaces, you can study our native trees in their “undressed” state. You might be able to identify some of them just by their shape, provided ...

This week on Discover Nature, go native with tree and shrub seedlings from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water ...

In the late 1800s, a foreign fungus arrived in North America, leading to the demise of a once-great native tree species that ...

Tall trees can offer shade, privacy, and a wildlife habitat in your yard. Try planting these large trees to create the ideal ...