Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

The scale invariance in branch diameter dictates how much smaller a limb should be as it branches and how much investment a ...

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.

Here's how to identify the insects eating your garden leaves by the evidence they leave behind. If leafcutter bees are ...

Altadena residents and arborists are sounding the alarm about protecting the town’s trees as crews get set to begin phase two ...

With most trees and shrubs virtually naked this time of year, there can often be few observable signs of life among the ...

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 Texas counties.

All trees need sunlight to grow, but lucky for home dwellers, some trees do well in low-lighting conditions, making them ...

No matter the season, there's always something going on at Giant City State Park! This weekend, there are multiple events ...

No matter the season, there's always something going on at Giant City State Park! This weekend, there are multiple events ...

If you're examining your fruit trees and notice white spots on the leaves, you might be dealing with powdery mildew. As the name suggests, these white spots typically look powdery, and depending on ...

This is especially significant since trees can store carbon in their wood for decades. Their leaves or roots, in contrast, decay more quickly and release their carbon back into the atmosphere.