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

From a curious silkworm moth to tadpoles in an egg clutch, the collection of winning photographs is a buffet whipped out with ...

Westwood's historic Kissing Tree has been diagnosed with a terminal disease. The borough is exploring experimental treatments ...

The West Australian’s gardening columnist answers readers’ gardening gripes, from pesky pests to an unusual avocado issue.

At first glance, the photo above may look like a grove of alien-esque trees as seen from below. But this picture wasn’t taken ...

Deep freezes in 2023 and 2024 provided relief for some of Maine’s most preyed-on tree species. Will that continue in 2026?

Before spring growth takes over, experts recommend inspecting branches closely for developing buds. A healthy branch will display fairly large, plump buds ready to burst with new growth.

For tree stumps left behind in the yard, you may want to leave them to rot. However, that could take several years. Here's ...

This coral usually looks like a common white veggie: the humble cauliflower. The aptly named cauliflower soft coral is made of “countless small, rounded, bump-like polyps that give it a puffy texture, ...

Pruning almond trees is an essential practice for any home gardener looking to ensure healthy trees and maximize nut ...

A 407-million-year-old fossil may belong to an unknown branch of life, according to a new study. In 1843, a Canadian ...

Long before dinosaurs or trees had evolved, an enigmatic organism towered over the landscape like a prehistoric monolith.