From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux. Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and ...

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Here are tips on prepping your yard, trees for a potential storm.

“Trees can enhance a residential garden in several ways, particularly by adding to the landscape’s beauty,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “They provide one or more vertical counter… ...

Pygmy owls are an adorably small bird species that make their home in Europe. Their habitat spans as far north as Norway and east into China. But the tiny bird of prey now has a new home base: the ...

The story of how Withycombe and garden designer Barbara Landsberg came together is a tale of serendipity, big dreams and love. One of the historic properties of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney ...

These dragon’s blood trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now their survival is under threat ...

On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely reaches her ankle. The young plant, protected by a makeshift fence of wood and wire, is a kind of ...

“When you lose the trees, you lose everything — the soil, the water, the entire ecosystem,” said Kay Van Damme, a Belgian conservation biologist who has worked on Socotra since 1999.

When adding plants to a garden it’s easy to think about the trees, shrubs, and perennials. Often overlooked, however, is the wonderful array of groundcover plants. These low-dwellers help add interest ...

Eucalyptus may just be one of the most versatile and stunning plants you can grow in your garden. Its gorgeous silver-green foliage makes a statement, whether surrounded by colorful shrubs in your ...

Before choosing a small tree for your yard, consider your USDA hardiness zone, the type of soil on your property, and the amount of sunlight the area receives.

Only a few weeks after opening, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s new Shoenberg Arid House is teeming with life. The newly-opened glass conservatory, included with the price of garden admission, holds a ...