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 beautiful colors, winter shows the majesty of its strong frame, spring 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. Terpenoids are already known for their medicinal uses. Some can fight cancer, ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

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 ...

Different dodders prefer different host plants. Hosts include alfalfa, asparagus, bindweed, pigweed, lambsquarters, Russian ...

I have noticed an explosion of flowers this spring like nothing I have seen in many years, and I believe that one of the ...

As broadleaf evergreens, rhododendrons have developed a waxy coat on their leaves to help prevent water loss. They also have ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s ...