Students who study forestry will read about trees, but they do not often get the chance to climb up into a tree, feel its ...

Plant these native fruit trees in your yard to create your very own diversity oasis and attract birds, butterflies, bees, and ...

For years, perfectly trimmed lawns ruled suburban neighborhoods. A neat patch of grass became the standard symbol of a ...

Why do some trees have leaves, while others produce needles? This beginner's guide introduces needles and scaly and flat leaves to help you understand their identifying factors. With this information, ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Water covers approximately 71% of Earth’s surface, yet only 3% of the 326 million cubic miles of water on the planet is suitable for growing crops, such as trees. It can be ...

There are more than 3 trillion trees in the world, according to a fascinating study released in the journal Nature. The good news: That's more than seven times the earlier estimates of 400 billion ...

Why do trees have bark? Julien, age 6, Melbourne. This is a great question, Julien. We are so familiar with bark on trees, that most of us just take it for granted. But bark is one of the most complex ...