Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

Winter is beautiful in its own pale ways, but when lush, leafy trees suddenly stand bare and stark against gray skies, an ...

A small beetle is responsible for the death and decline of billions of ash trees in North America, and the race is on to stop ...

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, ...

Few sights feel as wild and lively as the rapid tap-tap-tap of a woodpecker at work on a tree trunk. For garden lovers who ...

Sometimes gardeners are influenced by old customs or advice that may not reflect the latest thinking. Here are a few myths and facts to help you rethink your gardening maintenance. Myth: All ...

Homeowners have long faked marble and elaborate millwork in a technique known as trompe-l’oeil (French for “deceive the eye”).

A winter landscape can seem stark and muted. But look carefully and you’ll find beauty: Curves of tree limbs and zig-zags of twigs that are hidden by foliage in warm seasons.

The Charles Street Jail, completed in 1851, housed some of Boston’s most notorious criminals for nearly 150 years. But in ...

As winter’s chill recedes and spring begins to emerge, many gardeners across North America find themselves assessing the damage inflicted by late-season freezes.

Northern flickers typically fly south as ground prey disappears in snow, but they could become more common as winters warm.

Organized by Exhibition Group, Hong Kong's largest public pet exhibition, the "Pet Show 2026" (the Show), opens today through ...