Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

When Joshua trees bloom too early, moths aren't able to pollinate them as intended, resulting in fewer seedlings, and ...

Berks County is divided into three jurisdictions: Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and ...

Josh Courville has harvested crawfish his whole life, but these days, he's finding a less welcome catch in some of the fields ...

February can be a tricky month for gardeners across North America. With its unpredictable weather and lingering winter chill, ...

There are steps people can take to protect themselves. Experts issue warning as risk of dangerous disease increases in US ...

Key Points Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution.They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form.Better alternatives include garlic, ...

Since crape myrtles come in many sizes, choose the spot to plant so you can determine the height and spread of the shrub or ...

Saving seed is a selective process — you don’t need to save seed from every plant in your garden. Monitoring blossom times, ...

Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to ...

In addition to anthropogenic risk factors, bats are affected by pests and pathogens like pseudogymnoascus destructans (or ...

A new independent analysis by experts at Charles River Associates (CRA) finds that expanding utility-generated energy can significantly lower customer costs and improve electric reliability. This is ...