Conditions are quite different today as I step into the early November woods for a walk. With the leaf drop and the not-yet snow cover, the forest is very open, and I see plenty of things that were ...

There is an interesting type of Ligustrum tree which is ideal for growing in containers. It has lovely golden leaves, and can be pruned to control its growth.

With the help of a new grant, a team of researchers at the University of Minnesota researchers are studying oak wilt, an invasive fungus that is threatening Minnesota’s oak tree population. Sometimes ...

A good artificial Christmas tree sets the stage for holidays and celebrations, and choosing the right one will bring a cheerful, festive vibe to your home. Our team tested 32 artificial trees and ...

A TREE infected by a fungus has been removed from the area in front of the crown court building in Taunton. Somerset Council confirmed the Giant Sequoia in front of the Shire Hall was removed on ...

We tend to think of animals as the most gifted in that regard… but a species of fungus is offering a challenge to what we think we know about intelligence. A series of experiments has revealed that a ...

More often, though, they’re a cosmetic problem, as the toenail may become thick, discolored, or cracked. You can pick up a toenail fungus from your environment. It often gets in through small cracks ...

Since Petch's “The Diseases and Pests of the Rubber Tree” (1921) and Steinmann's “Diseases and Pests of Hevea brasiliensis” (1925) were published, there has been great activity in ...

Insects have plenty to beware when it comes to carnivorous plants. Add an acid-loving fungus to that list of dangers. Sundew plants have tentacle-like leaves that curl around and entrap flies and ...

An elegant large deciduous shrub of open habit, with glossy, oval mid-greenleaves to 4cm long, and scented white flowers in panicles to 40cm long in late summer and early autumn, followed by small, ...