Cockscomb got its common name because some varieties of this plant flower in a thin, wavy line that resembles a rooster’s ...

The tree disease that exploded in Bay Area forests three decades ago, stunning residents with vast die-offs in parks and neighborhoods before slowing, has opened a new front with a second, potentially ...

Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.

Again, it’s not the cause of the spots, but it didn’t help the plants. As to the spots, I can’t tell if they’re due to ...

The idea of ecological security, where large-scale environmental impacts are communicated as a threat to functioning ecosystems and human systems, has been around for many decades. Likewise, as ...

Native plants and non-native crops do not fare well in proximity to one another, attracting pests that spread diseases in both directions, according to two new UC Riverside studies. “We have changed ...

Meet the Beagle Brigade patrolling Dulles International Airport for plants and meat products that travelers are prohibited ...

Mastering the art of watering is the most crucial part of caring for houseplants. Finding the right amount, the right timing ...

Are there any chestnut trees that can grow well in our hot climate and produce edible chestnuts? What kind of upkeep would it ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

If there is one certainty for all humans, it’s that we are drawn to natural elements.

Emerging infectious diseases in animals that are caused by fungi that you may have heard or read about include white-nose ...