My favorite way of enjoying nature is to watch small changes unfold over the seasons, to visit the same tree for example, ...

The North Hollywood weather station — which is closer to my residence than any of the other 273 such stations throughout ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ep ...

Examples of spring ephemerals include trout lilies, Virginia bluebells, trilliums, bloodroot, foamflowers, mayapples, and ...

From camellias to roses, you can boost your home's value by growing these beautiful front yard plants and blooms.

We’re not about four seasons, we’re about water and drought and heat and fire.”But why do the fagus and other plants colour ...

My favorite deciduous trees (trees that lose all their leaves for part of the year) show off in every season. Fall brings ...

Trees and Their Importance explores the vital role trees have played from early American settlement to modern life, ...

Over one-third of the compounds were terpenoids, chemicals that plants use to ward off threats like insects and pathogens.

You can’t air condition the outdoors—but you can lower the temperature with some thoughtful landscaping decisions. If you ...

Winds can be fierce in winter and spring. A living windbreak can tame the wind while also benefiting the soil and our ...

We recently returned from a trip to Virginia to visit family and spent time being “Leaf Peepers.” There’s something magical ...