This tree species does not tolerate wet feet. In urban environments, many growing sites have poor drainage due to compacted ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

Planting native perennials can improve a local ecosystem, strengthening any garden. This list of New York-native perennials ...

Pando, Utah, USA Nestled in the heart of Utah, Pando is not just a tree but an entire forest, all connected by a single root ...

Malagasy people have been using Madagascar’s unique native plants for food, medicine and handcrafts for thousands of years.

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.

Nigeria is experiencing a climate crisis that can no longer be ignored. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

Q: I read your post about people reacting to canna lilies. It sure seems similar to what I experienced after pruning my canna lilies. Any time I’m working with them, I get blisters and bumps on my ...

The Norway maple is a medium to large deciduous tree, introduced into North America in the 1700s. Often mistaken for the native sugar maple, Norway maple leaves are typically larger and turn yellow in ...

These drugs, discovered decades ago, continue to save lives today, but more recent research has led to the development of ...

It’s called “impossible syndrome” and none of us is exempt. Twiggy is one illustrious example of a human being caught in its ...