But when space is at a premium, you need to make smart choices about the species and varieties of tree that you plant ... If you love the southern magnolia but don't have the space for it, consider ...

This species also has a very small adult size, probably not surpassing 25cm/10" disc length or width. For more information, see the paper: de Carvalho, MR and MP Ragno (2011) An unusual, dwarf new ...

CLIMATEWIRE | More than a third of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinction, according to findings by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The group said that its first ...

If you remember the classic teen movie John Tucker Must Die, you’ll know there are two guys: John Tucker and the other Tucker. Over a decade later, the comparison can still shed light on your ...

When the blossoms terminate into bean-shaped seed pods, birds like cardinals, blue jays, and northern bobwhite quails return for summer suppertimes. However, not all redbud varieties are consistent in ...

However, not all redbud varieties are consistent in their fruiting -- some produce no fruit at all. Also, the pods don't always stick around for winter, which isn't necessarily a bad thing since ...

New research has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater time-span. This is the first study on this topic which spans the animal kingdom ...

A team of astrobiologists planted garden cress seeds and cultured dishes of photosynthetic bacteria under lights designed to simulate the light of a type of small, dim star called a K-dwarf.

Paleontologists have identified fossils of an ancient species of bug that spent the past 450 million years covered in fool's gold in central New York. The new species, Lomankus edgecombei ...

Onions are among the most favorite vegetables for Americans. Growing the aromatic Allium crop is crucial to feed the demand. But which onions are a good fit for your farm? Scan the photo gallery for ...