In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. Meet the succulents that ...

Question: Yesterday I read that “oaks are a keystone species”. What exactly does that mean? Answer: A keystone species is a plant, animal or microorganism that is vitally important to its environment.

Trees are a wonderful addition to any yard. Whether you are using them as ornamental privacy barriers or establishing a fruit orchard, having trees in your yard can add both beauty and function. Yet, ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mississippians spend an inordinate amount of time in their yards, and throughout the South, people maintain their yards keeping ...

Looking for a tree to plant this year to celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day? Consider planting the mighty oak, a keystone plant of the genus Quercus, with 500 species distributed worldwide. Oaks are ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — On this Earth Day, the Peoria Park District is digging in to make a difference with its annual community tree planting. Staff and volunteers planted three oak trees at Donovan ...

Fall is an ideal time to consider planting an oak tree. The mighty oak, America’s National Tree, is visually appealing, with this wide leafy crown and broadly spreading limbs. Yet, it is more than a ...

Planting an oak tree Saturday during an Arbor Day celebration at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich took on special significance in light of a microburst that felled or damaged 15 of the trees late last ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 ...