He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

If you’re thinking of planting a new tree in your yard, put down the shovel and check out this new guide from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan Communities Trees Species ...

Weather and soil conditions can play a big role in the color each year, but each variety does have its own characteristics. If it’s the fiery orange-red you’re looking for, plant one of these ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Authorities say a 33-year-old Cleveland man was killed Wednesday in a home invasion in Maple Heights. Pedro Nettles was identified as the victim fatally shot in the home invasion, ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – Learn about the three Bs of wintertime tree identification during this guided walk at a Michigan state park. While leaves are a useful tool for pinpointing tree species during ...

One reader struggles with a dying Japanese Maple. Plus, the tip of the week. When people ask me about, you know, something they might wanna plant a small tree in the yard because they don't have ...

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 ...

BRAINTREE ‒ Visitors to Blue Hill Cemetery at the foot of the Blue Hills may notice a new feature as they drive along the gently winding roads past reflection ponds and tall trees, some more than 200 ...