Contrary to popular belief, most deciduous trees, those that drop all their leaves in autumn, are not as messy as most evergreen trees. There are, of course, a few exceptions, such as cacti that lack ...

As you looked out the windows of your house this winter at all the dormant and barren deciduous trees in your landscape, perhaps you thought that a little green would be a nice addition this year. But ...

Arctic tundra plant species exhibit striking variation in leaf character and growth form. Both are likely related to differences in vessel anatomy, and all may affect responses to climate changes in ...

In my last column, I blabbed on about fall colors and how trees are silently but furiously working to survive and grow. This time I will address those questions that have been costing you hours of ...

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Most of the state will see peak fall foliage by mid-October, with most areas passing peak color by early November. Peak color varies year to year, but rainy weather and blustery winds can strip trees ...

Dawn Redwood is a deciduous tree with feathery needles that is one of the oldest trees on earth. This unique tree turns russet brown in the fall before it drops its needles. Courtesy photo The third ...