Nothing signals the changing of the seasons like the sight of blossom in the garden. After the dark and cold months of winter ...

As winter fades (quite rapidly this year) and spring emerges, trees undergo a fascinating transformation, signaling a new cycle of life. During winter, trees lie dormant, conserving energy and waiting ...

Although most trees can planted throughout the growing season, some are best planted in spring to ensure they get a strong start. Both your climate and the tree's characteristics play a part in making ...

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

Richard B. Primack receives funding from the National Science Foundation. Benjamin R. Lee receives funding from the National Science Foundation and Morton Arboretum Tara K. Miller received funding ...

For short-lived spring wildflowers such as wood anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) and Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria), timing is everything. These fleeting plants, known as ephemerals, grow in ...