Lamoine Consolidated School fifth graders ventured on a tree identification walk on Simon Trail in Lamoine Sept. 16.

From leaves to bark, learning tree identification is easier than you think. This video covers more fascinating tree facts and tips to spot them in the wild.

Perhaps the easiest way to tell the tree of heaven apart from sumac and black walnut trees is to crush one of its leaves and give it a smell. According to Schuh, if it’s a tree of heaven you’ll be met ...

An invasive, tree-killing pest has made its way to Portland, spelling trouble for the many native ash trees that cool ...

Just outside Cottage Grove at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dorena Research Center, scientists are playing a numbers ...

Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production.

They’re nicknamed “mulch volcanoes” – essentially a mound of moisture-retaining mulch that’s piled up around the trunk of a tree. Well-intentioned gardeners may think this helps a tree get more water, ...

Japanese maple trees are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance - but they require precise care to ...

By Alby Thoumsin  In 2002 in Michigan, many ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees started to show obvious signs of decline, and after ...

Do images described as tree stumps provide proof that there were once giant ancient trees which were felled by angels? No, ...

An estate in Kent is planting young elm trees bred to be resilient to Dutch elm disease (DED) in a bid to help improve ...

Japanese maples require precise care to prevent leggy growth, especially when young, and benefit notably from proper ...