Red maple is called red because its twigs, buds, and flowers are all red, and its leaves turn a flaming red in the fall–in fact, its leaves are among the earliest in the fall to start turning. It is ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

Maple tapping time is just around the corner! Have you ever considered taking up this fun hobby but wonder how it all really works? I’m so excited to share with you everything we’ve learned about ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Looking to plant a few trees this Earth Day? This guide may be for you. Kalamazooians adding trees to their landscape should aim for a tree that's relatively maintenance free, and ...

Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

It's mid March and -- despite a brutal winter so far -- the snow is beginning to melt and the sap in the maple trees is starting to run. New York's state's annual Maple Weekends will start on schedule ...

A JAPANESE MAPLE was the deciding factor in our decision to move to a new condo in Seattle a few years ago. The old tree, right outside the front windows, brings the living presence of nature into our ...