Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

Yet Glynn has both a personal and a professional grudge against the ornamental shrub, which is not native to Vermont. As the state botanist for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, she’s ...

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion—all in a smaller space than you think you need. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. When considering shade trees for landscape use, such ...

Native soil fungi, in addition to native plants and trees, are both essential for restoring forests on islands like Palmyra ...