In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of coniferous trees found here in Indiana, particularly their foliage and the ...

Conifers—thanks to their striking silhouettes, noteworthy growth habits, remarkable evergreen textures and variety of hues—are “gotta-have-it” landscape additions for today’s gardeners. Thankfully ...

House with several trees and plants close to it - Jamesbrey/Getty Images You might already know about many different kinds of plants you shouldn't grow right next to your house because of the ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaves are the food factories of the tree. Powered by sunlight, the green ...

Why do some trees have leaves, while others produce needles? This beginner's guide introduces needles and scaly and flat leaves to help you understand their identifying factors. With this information, ...

While we might like the idea of an evergreen yard that remains vibrant and full of life all year long, many evergreen trees ...

The forest has a few more inhabitants after Haywood Community College students donning hard hats made quick work of planting about 300 trees on Sept. 25. On a field trip with their silviculture class, ...

The study suggests forest management strategies to shift from managing conifer-dominated forests to mixed or broadleaved forests, as the latter are more resilient to changing climate conditions.