Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass ...

For millennia, humans lived as hunter-gatherers. Savannas and forests are often thought of as the cradle of our lineage, but ...

Ornithologist Bruce Beehler tracks down what he calls the “Magnificent Seven,” a charismatic group of migratory birds, in his ...

The Royal Horticultural Society’s chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares his top tips for getting your outdoor space in order ...

The blue of its feathers stood out even against the blue of the pre-dawn light. It was a male mountain bluebird, of course, ...

In preparation for the Easter bank holiday, gardeners are being advised to resist the temptation of over-seeding their lawns ...

Ready to explore? Austin's spring weather beckons with hidden swims, breathtaking hikes, and an energetic outdoor fitness ...

As grass starts to grow, it will need to be cut regularly again ... Give your garden furniture a scrub at the same time to remove any algae. Wooden furniture can be treated with oil or wood stain.

Now, researchers have revived some of these organisms, making them among the oldest known algae ever successfully brought back to life. The algae were retrieved from sediment cores taken 240 ...

It can be triggered by allergens in the air around us, like grass, tree, plant pollen and mould. Between May and July, during the traditional growing season, trees and plants create more pollen, and ...

Tree man syndrome, or epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), is a rare, incurable skin disorder that makes people highly susceptible to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The disease can lead to ...

They shoot up quickly and are pretty year-round. This tree grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide with a loosely pyramidal shape. It boasts silvery bark and three-lobed leaves that turn bright yellow, ...