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If you have fruit trees, the local squirrel population can wreak havoc on your harvest. Keep it protected with these easy and ...

Enjoy a colorful spring without the wait! Explore 17 varieties of fast-growing flowering trees that bring vibrant blooms for ...

Shrinking, fragmented rainforests and spreading plantations are pushing wild cats and humans closer together, leading to more ...

Many seeds are deliberately taken from one place to another and become crops. Occasionally, they become an invasive species ...

Sally Anderson, whose urban garden in Sebastopol is featured on the May 10 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, is “eclectic and ...

Invasive plants can take over your yard and kill off other bushes and trees. Here are some you should avoid if you live on ...

Bradford pear trees were once a common choice for landscapers and homeowners. They're beautiful trees for spring flowering, ...

This year’s state of the birds report reveals that the major declines in bird populations reported by Science Journal in 2019 ...

With summer now underway, it’s a great time to get out and explore the range of West Sussex National Garden Scheme gardens.

The fruit kiwi was originally called something completely different before the Cold War - and many people are only just ...