The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Late fall and winter are prime time for planting trees in Louisiana. If you’re interested in adding some fruit trees to your ...

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After trees fell across San Diego County during a holiday storm, experts say residents can protect themselves by learning to ...

Winter is a great time to notice more about the tree in your yard, on your street or road, especially by taking a walk or hike at a local park. The fresh air will do you some good on a sunny day.

Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

With a natural range limited to a few stretches of forest in California, the giant sequoia is known for one feature above all ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.