A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive species list.

Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about ...

Trees can provide much-needed shade, privacy, and beauty to any landscape. However, they can also significantly impact the ...

Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program helped identify five Illinois State Champion trees after a two‑year search ...

Forests worldwide may be entering a new phase marked by fewer specialized tree species and more fast-growing generalists.