The surprising tricks cacti use to survive the harshest climates on Earth
We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the ...
Lupine Plant Care: How to Grow Bluebonnets and Other Lupine Flower Varieties
Being a native wildflower in much of the US and Canada, learning how to grow and care for lupines is a cinch—but there are ...
For brilliant foliage, look no further than native trees
If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They're generally lower maintenance than exotic species, ...
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You're not dreaming, trees are producing more sap this summer
"Sometimes when trees get really stressed out and overheated, they will produce excess amounts of sap," he added. In short, ...
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What Brilliant Fall Leaf Colors Tell Us about Tree Health and Climate
During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green ...
A Fading Tree, Once Majestic, Had to Come Down. But It Wasn’t the End.
That glorious sound is not as close to the house as it once was, not as vibrant. It emanates from branches farther away, from trees closer to the forest. The birds that once called the old maple home ...