Centuries ago this tree was used for all kinds of medicinal properties of its bark and pods. The name of catalpa originated ...

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

Native to North America, catalpa trees in June display clusters of white bell-shaped flowers before producing their ...

Want to grow more trees on your property? Consider planting fast-growing evergreens that provide shade, shelter, and food ...

These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor ...

Detroit — At Eastern Market's annual Flower ... a big wagon. At Sunday's event, long an informal kickoff to summer gardening season in southeast Michigan, there were all types: classic red ...

The hot dry summer weather to come should minimise any weeds at this time of the year, but those that do appear should ...

Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...

When the current owner’s grandmother bought Cadenham Manor in 1945, she spent years developing the four-acre garden — recently featured in the ‘Rivals’ TV series. And there is much to quicken the puls ...

MONA MEHTA writes of her learning experience during a visit to the centuryold Gauri Shankar temple in Chandni Chowk Shiv Shiv Shiv Shiv the gentleman behind me was chanting eyes closed the mantra was ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Shelburne Falls serves as an excellent base for exploring the natural beauty of western Massachusetts. The Mohawk Trail, one of America’s first scenic drives, passes nearby, ...

That’s Gadsden, Alabama for you – a riverside jewel nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians that somehow manages to ...