Is that a ‘Quercus macrocarpa’ in the yard? Here’s how the humble oak got a cool name
In the 1700s, a young botanist scandalized some by discussing “birds and bees” of pollination, and awarding Latin names to ...
A Fading Tree, Once Majestic, Had to Come Down. But It Wasn’t the End.
That glorious sound is not as close to the house as it once was, not as vibrant. It emanates from branches farther away, from trees closer to the forest. The birds that once called the old maple home ...
Master Gardener: Acorns exist to produce oaks, but many animals relish the fall snack
Some years we have large, bumper crops of acorns in what is called a “mast” year. Mast years happen depending on weather, so ...
Falling for Oak Glen, an apple-centric getaway in the San Bernardino Mountains
Despite the cloud of sobering news hovering above us, we stopped midway at Oak Tree Mountain, a 14-acre family-fun park with ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN3d
Native alternatives to Japanese maples – 5 North American trees for a spectacular fall display
Growing trees with vibrant fall colors is one way to do this, adding interest to your yard despite the change in seasons.
The Herald Bulletin4dOpinion
On Nature column: Why the mighty oak is a keystone among tree species
Sheryl Myers taught biology and environmental science for 34 years and has worked as a naturalist for area parks. She is a ...
Free trees being given out by Clark County, East Las Vegas zip codes given preference
In the spring, another 2,300 trees will be given out. Clark County is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to make this possible. Learn more about the Community Canopy Project here: All In Clark ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
What 30 Years of Studying the New England Woods Reveals About the Colors of Changing Leaves
An ecologist’s long walks and detailed observations allowed him to chronicle the shifts in an iconic habitat and grow a ...
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Unique tree species available for sale. Here's how you can order one in Wilmington.
Do you ever visit the New Hanover County Arboretum and see a beautiful tree with some unique attributes? Perhaps it’s ...
Hurricane Milton made a mess of Central Florida — but it could have been worse
Power outages, localized flooding were the worst of it, but elsewhere Milton had a ferocious impact. Statewide at least 11 ...
The Garden Magazine on MSN6d
Planting Native Trees for Fall Beauty and Winter Resilience
As the vibrant colors of autumn envelop your garden, October presents an ideal opportunity to plant native trees that not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also provide resilience through ...
Preventing oak wilt: Best practices for pruning oaks in Iowa
As autumn settles in, many homeowners are looking to prune their oak trees, but the timing is crucial to ensure they stay ...