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 ...

This is a maple tree that still has a few dead leaves on it during winter. - Marcia Straub/Getty Images The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you ...

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen ...

Adding one or two trees with red leaves to your plot is a wonderful way to introduce beautiful structure, ornamental detail and vibrant color to your plot. Planting a tree in your garden is a ...

The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you think you've traveled back in time by a couple of months. Why are dried, dead leaves clinging to the ...

The glorious show of autumn color is transitioning to the familiar browns and barren trees that will continue through winter. Two Purdue experts recently offered advice on what to do with fallen ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tree planting is widely promoted as a solution to challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss, desertification, and more. One ...

Scientists have discovered a zombie tree that converts its leaves into roots as it dies. The Cyathea rojasiana tree fern, which is native to Panama in Central America, was studied by plant biologists ...

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