Fire is a hot topic these days, particularly when it comes to the boreal forest, the vast expanse of trees that stretches across Alaska, Canada and other cold northern regions. Large fires have been ...

If you are thinking of planting deciduous fruit trees, now is the time to plan for this project. In the coming weeks, bare-root deciduous fruit trees will be arriving in nurseries. Unfortunately, in ...

Simple landscaping changes can cut cooling costs at home, from shade tree placement and pergolas to mulch choices and smart irrigation habits.

The dark foliage of conifer trees dominates much of our landscape. It gets to be a bit overwhelming at times, so I’m always glad when spring leaf-out brings fresh, bright greens of the deciduous tree ...

As climate change drives more frequent and severe wildfires across boreal forests in Alaska and northwestern Canada, scientists are asking a critical question: Will these ecosystems continue to store ...