Blossom trees, such as crab apple and flowering cherries, are among the most inspiring sights of spring and offer brilliant ...

Japanese maple trees are one of the most eye-catching plants to have in your garden, and you can help them grow quicker and ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

Tiny leaf buds are forming on the apple and dogwood trees in Chris Kuhlow’s Port Jefferson Station backyard, and leaves are ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

Japanese maple trees are known for their striking red foliage that can light up a garden, but they need to be pruned at the ...

They poke up, grow quickly, put on a colorful show and then go dormant all within 6 to 8 weeks, typically from when the last ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather.

As April migration peaks, birdwatchers flock to Nassau County’s parks and preserves in search of warblers, orioles and other spring arrivals.

It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring blooms ... born on ...

A big skunk has been making regular afternoon visits to a backyard bird feeder, breaking typical dawn-and-dusk activity patterns as mating season approaches.