Trees can be identified in winter by observing their needles, bark, branching patterns, and buds. Distinctive bark, such as the smooth gray bark of a beech or the peeling white bark of a paper birch, ...

Can you think of a plant that flowers in Britain all year round? One flower that is a member of this special club is the iris ...

If neglected, mistletoe infestations can overwhelm trees and almost literally suck the life out of them. There is no perfect treatment, but with persistence, it can be minimized, writes columnist Bill ...

Trees provide essential structure while adding their own unique beauty to the landscape. Discover gorgeous flowering trees that are quick to establish and grow, lending the garden that lived-in appeal ...

Agroecologist and professor Liz Carlisle discusses her latest book, a collection of guest essays that makes the case for more diverse crops.

Abstract: Due to restrictions on bees and the lack of wind in the greenhouse, pollination could be a labor-intensive activity. Hence, an automated pollination process is preferred to improve the ...

Have you ever seen a hibiscus flower? Although its petals have a range of colors, what makes the trumpet-shaped flower more ...

As emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation continues its march across the continent, Don Kinzler shares the distinctive identifying characteristics of an ash tree.

Abstract: To improve the traditional flower image recognition method, poor accuracy, poor generalization function and long recognition process. In this paper, we mainly propose a flower classification ...

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.

Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to treat each.