An arborist can diagnose disease and pest problems, schedule seasonal treatments for trees, and selectively prune your trees in a way that will strengthen them rather than shortening their lifespan.

The mature forest that was destroyed had a very healthy organic layer that would typically support a robust ecosystem within, containing insects, reptiles, amphibians, and others, along ...

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened ...

The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems produced from the root system or base of the main stem (trunk). Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the ...

Even when we know cutting ties with certain relationships, habits or circumstances will be good for us, doing so can be difficult. In Japan, people experiencing these mixed feelings can find help at ...

It decimated magnolias, oaks and other species in wealthy suburban enclaves, rural communities and urban parks.

While many people watch for spotted lanternflies, another invasive insect is already spreading across the Finger Lakes and ...

Some trees and shrubs have a bad reputation for being susceptible to diseases: lilacs to powdery mildew, junipers to juniper ...

I often write about how flowers aren’t the only ornamental characteristic by which we should judge the aesthetic value of plants. Sure, pretty blooms are nice, but plants do other things as well.

Eastern white pine has been a widespread fixture in Pennsylvania forests for centuries, as well as one of the most-planted needled evergreens in northeastern home landscapes. It’s especially revered ...

As predictable as cool fall nights and Chiefs sweatshirts around Kansas City, I know my window screens will be covered with tiny bugs. These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my ...