Quiz: Can you identify this tree from its leaf? Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, ...

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is an emerging threat to North American forest ecosystems. It was first discovered in northeastern Ohio in 2012, and has already spread to 12 additional U.S. states and ...

The name of my column is “Nature Watch,” and usually at this time of the year there’s a lot of outside activity to write about. But, due to the recent abnormally warm temperatures, it seems like ...

Did you hear what happened to the wooden car with wooden wheels and a wooden engine? It wooden go. Wood, at least from ash trees, is in excess supply since emerald ash borers have killed hundreds of ...

If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you. Whether you’re a gardener, ...

Trees can be identified in winter by observing their needles, bark, branching patterns, and buds. Distinctive bark, such as the smooth gray bark of a beech or the peeling white bark of a paper birch, ...

While this downtown Wilkes-Barre tree still had a few leaves in early December, they’ve likely all blown away by now. A program sponsored by the North Branch Land Trust on Feb. 21 will offer tips for ...

Don't spray blindly. Learn how to identify the insects, weeds, and animals causing damage to your home garden.