Today in Illinois, we have very few native conifers; the fact that these cones can only be found where humans have planted ...

Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

The United States is packed with spectacular national forests, and these special spots contain some of the most unique trees ...

Once established, conifers provide lush green screening for very little effort. Super easy to look after, they need only minimal pruning, are wind- and drought-tolerant, and make a pleasing addition ...

Wildlife agencies counted 232 squirrels on Mount Graham, about the same as a year ago, which is good news during a drought.

It can be a challenge to find a tree that thrives in a cold climate, but it's not impossible. Plant this fast-growing conifer ...

It’s estimated 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle ...

Trees and shrubs usually shoulder winter weather with ease. Snow rests lightly on branches and the occasional rain glides off ...

Nearby, the Tropical Garden creates a lush oasis that feels like a Caribbean getaway, complete with bananas, bird of paradise, and other exotic plants that somehow survive Virginia winters thanks to ...

Norfolk Botanical Garden is the botanical equivalent of finding out your quiet neighbor is secretly a world-class opera singer—it’s that unexpected and that magnificent. The moment you arrive, you’re ...