New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

Nature News: Squirrels aren't so bad after all Typical deciduous trees that lose their leaves every winter create a separation zone (abscission layer) between the leaf stem and the branch.

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic ...

The loss of snow cover in temperate forests is set to slow their growth and reduce their ability to remove carbon from the ...

Forests are a crucial resource for carbon mitigation, currently offsetting around 20% of North American carbon emissions. As ...

A new study found trees in temperate forests aren’t as effective at absorbing carbon as some climate models assume.

How to protect trees, shrubs and perennials for winter Even hardy varieties can suffer injury during certain winters, if Mother Nature deals the wrong hand.

The winter months are the ideal time to prune oak trees in Michigan if you don’t want to put them at high risk for oak wilt.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Northern Whatcom County got a double whammy from Mother Nature, snow, and winds. Driving north into Lynden, the winds swirled, now into drifts around barns, trees, and ditches.

Winter isn't all bad – these "sublime" landscapes of the frozen North from the turn of the 20th Century offer us a way into resilience – and an "acceptance of the seasonality of life".

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months.