Mindful pruning, ancient wisdom and therapeutic gardening converge as millennials embrace the centuries-old art of bonsai ...

Harbor Springs, at the southern end of the Tunnel of Trees, is the kind of charming lakeside town that makes you contemplate selling your house and moving to Michigan on the spot.

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

Werner advised anyone who notices beech leaf disease on their trees to call a local arborist. “We can do fertilization and feeding to ensure the tree has all the nutrients it needs,” he said.

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

Trees play a crucial role in promoting green, ecological, and low-carbon cities, with street trees being essential for urban roadways. Understanding the 3-D structure and biological characteristics of ...

The process shows up as the spectacle of fall foliage. During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green light.

The Art of Turning a Tree Into a Dog For a recent contest, topiarists—gardeners who clip plants into elaborate sculptures—displayed their creations to the world.

The leaves of evergreen species acquire carbon over the long term and improve nutrient conservation, whereas short-lived leaves favour rapid carbon acquisition.