A team co-led by a Purdue University researcher has found that groups of fungi influence global tree species in distinct ways ...

While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Have you ever paused beneath a towering oak or maple and wondered if that rough, gnarled bark is hiding secrets? What if I ...

Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its bark to its leaves, that you can use as clues to identify ...

Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, has completed Populus, a 265-room hotel ...

As night settled over a forest in Malaysia, a “long”-tailed creature emerged from its hiding place. Its “large” mosaic-like ...

Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in ...

California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations go beyond what is currently known from scientific research regarding plant flammability.

Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires.

The Sunnyside Prescribed Fire plumes smoke over the town of Aspen on Monday. The designed fire ignited 900 Red Mountain acres. The operation was mostly completed by Monday night, but crews are ...

Fractals, or repeating patterns, can be found in the tiniest ice crystal to pinecones and aspen leaves. The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, invites visitors to explore and experience "Patterns ...