The white-flowering Bradford pear trees that brighten yards, roadsides and parking lots each spring are part of a larger ...

We generally think trees should smell good. That's the expectation if you're planning to grow one that blooms and fruits but ...

Despite its name, the Tree of Heaven isn't exactly a homeowner's delight. Not only is it intrusive both by seed and sucker, ...

An incredible sight from North Tay, New Brunswick, as dozens of butterflies swarm a beautiful tree in full bloom. Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the ...

Every spring, white blossoms erupt on ornamental landscapes throughout the U.S., beautiful and abundant, and carrying the smell of rotting fish. The Bradford pear is a plant whose history is as ...

Every property owner faces the same dilemma at some point: that aging oak near the driveway, the storm-damaged branches hanging overhead, or the stubborn stump that's been sitting in the yard for ...

Whether you love them fresh as a tasty snack or poached and served with fresh cream, pears are truly delicious. For gardeners, growing a couple of pear trees in their yard can provide them with a ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

Ever heard the saying, "all that glitters is not gold"? Well, the same goes for certain plants. Sure, they may catch your eye with bright golden-yellow flowers, but some are messy, invasive, or so ...