Though being struck by lightning is usually bad, the tropical tree Dipteryx oleifera benefits. A strike kills other nearby trees and parasitic vines.

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Apply commercial fertilizers, manure or compost to cane, bush (gooseberries, currants, and blueberries), and trailing berries ...

Knowing the names and stories of trees can add a whole new layer to your hikes. Here are eight that you might spot on ...

Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide ...

Explore the fascinating world of Monstera and why it's commonly called the Swiss cheese plant. Learn the its species ...

The trees exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen with the atmosphere through little “mouths” in their leaves and tiny “windows” ...

Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master ...

anoles possess remarkable sticky toes that allow them to cling to smooth surfaces such as leaves and maybe even survive hurricanes. We also measure the shape and sharpness of their claws, as both ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Forest Service and local fire crews are dealing with an immense amount of fuel, like leaves and trees, on the ground following Hurricane Helene.

The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape that makes them particularly resilient to changes in fluid volume. A similar cell shape ...