Trees not only improve the beauty of our landscapes, but they provide a critical function for our health, too. These leafy lovlies remove carbon dioxide from the air, and give us life-critical oxygen ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City’s trees provide more than $100 million in benefits annually, delivering positive health impacts, heat reduction and flood absorption throughout the five boroughs.

Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...

Follow these simple steps to grow a lemon tree from seed. Start by ensuring you have all the necessary materials needed, including a fresh lemon, seed trays or small pots, well-draining potting soil, ...

Plant the pit: After stratification, fill a small pot with well-draining potting soil. Plant the pit about 1 inch deep in the soil. Water the soil and place the pot in a sunny location. Keep the soil ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Tree planting season has begun in Oklahoma. The time of year between the fall and spring is the best time to plant because it gives the tree time to establish roots before the hot summer months.