Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the ...

Calcium manganese acetate is one of the tamest de-icing products out there, developed specifically to replace rock salt and ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what ...

If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing ...

Eradicate invasive honeysuckle, from seedlings to medium-sized plants, by hand, solarization, or goats. Large plants will likely require herbicides.

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

Nature gives rise to fascinating adaptations, which can sometimes lead to organisms living in some strange situations. The relationship between bark beetles, spruce trees, and a type of fungus is a ...

SAN DIEGO — Hundreds of trees fell across San Diego County last week during heavy rain and winds, prompting experts to warn residents about the warning signs that indicate a tree could be at risk of ...

Pulling your vehicle beneath the shady canopy of a tree may feel convenient. But making a habit of it can cause serious harm. “Over time, repeatedly parking over these tree roots and all of this soil ...

MANVEL, Texas -- Rocky and Leigh Ann Smith say they are in the business of making memories that last a lifetime. Together, they run Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm, where families can hop on a ...

Christmas trees come in several varieties, including artificial, live with roots, and cut trees. Live trees with intact roots can be planted after the holidays but require careful handling and ...