Dr. Elizabeth Houghton recently graduated from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science’s Department of Biology. Her latest ...

While blossom might be short-lived, often lasting no more than a week or two, it is no less impressive and beautiful. In fact ...

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.

If you want the tree to grow taller, leave the leaders and cut back lateral branches leaving about six buds. Old, neglected trees are often vigorous and very large, with the fruit out of reach.

With a week’s worth of 70+ degree weather, the warm temps are having an effect on our trees and bushes. “We typically don’t see temperatures of 75 degrees or better until later February ...

Green buds popped up Tuesday on the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin — stage one of six on the path to peak bloom. The National Park Service tracks the six stages: 1, green buds ...

Mid-to-late February makes an ideal time for trimming away branches to shape trees and shrubs. The sap is rising and buds are swelling this time of year, so pruning now will allow plants to heal ...