What makes Connecticut’s foliage so spectacular? It’s all about the science of leaves and the diversity of tree species.

Plant lovers will enjoy the aptly named Christmas cactus, with its flat green stems which erupt with red and pink flowers as ...

An elegant display at the MFA makes a priority of looking — and looking past the biographies of two 20th-century titans.

The autumn has arrived and northeastern North America's forests will soon grace us with a breathtaking palette of reds, ...

The classic book “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith parallels the protagonist with the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which is strong and resilient, and able to thrive under adverse ...

If this artist's gorgeous leaf paintings of autumnal landscapes don't get you in the mood for fall, nothing will!

Signs and symptoms of pests and diseases are also causes for concern. Apple scab on apple and crabapple trees has been ...

Discover the best small trees for front yards, which make an impact in multiple seasons without overshadowing the rest of the ...

You don't have to travel far to experience fall foliage when you plant the best fall color trees in your backyard! Here are ...

When I moved here a decade ago, I was fascinated by the food cart pods in Portland. Since then, many people have told me they ...

With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even old needles make an appearance). These leaves foster mold and block the sun, so removing ...

Remax Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic to pets. Many of the small tree varieties commonly grown as ...