When it comes to outdoor furniture, your process isn't as important as the type of wood - and cedar is not the best. Here are ...

A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, strengthening the argument that ancient vegetation was ...

University of Australia marine ecologist Dr Zoe Doubleday said there were two types of barnacles, the 'oak' varieties like those that grow on ship hulls and rocks, and the gooseberries like those in ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...

Onions are among the most favorite vegetables for Americans. Growing the aromatic Allium crop is crucial to feed the demand. But which onions are a good fit for your farm? Scan the photo gallery for ...

Maybe you’ve been plonked on the head one too many times while out in the woods. Or you’ve come across a patch of forest floor that made it feel like you were walking on marbles. If either ...

Leonardo DiCaprio is a snake. A newly discovered species of a toothy snake in the Western Himalayas has been named in the actor’s honor, according to an “ongoing study” published in the ...

Our ancient evolutionary cousins on Flores represent a unique lineage who lived during a time multiple human species were spreading to different parts of our planet, and this enigmatic relative of ...

Researchers are working to find the best wheat varieties that can grow well in the UAE’s climate. One of their ambitious projects is developing a new hybrid wheat called "Sharjah 1". The variety ...

Apple varieties number into the thousands with different types preferred for eating, making juice and cider, baking and processing. Growers are constantly experimenting with new varieties.