In autumn colorful trees take center stage outdoors. Their changing leaves make me pause to admire their beauty. These sentinels signal the change of seasons. Raking their falling leaves give us ...

Well known as one of the best trees for a Japanese garden, acers are prized for their fall color, especially this one whose ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. There's a term for this curious leaf-retention ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the winter forest reveals a new world of clues.

Many of nature's treasures have been buried by recent snow. Yet trees offer opportunities for exploration regardless of snow depth or season. Tree bark has many functions, and upon close examination ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...