The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

If you want to nurture birds in your yard, you cannot go wrong by planting a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina). It is considered a keystone species, which means it has a disproportionately large ...

From bees to hummingbirds, pollinators are very welcom visitors to gardens and yards around the world. Whether you're striving to grow a budding vegetable garden or tending to a bounty of beautiful ...

Q: Can you identify this for me? [The reader sent photos.] It was on two small trees I cut down. A: Your black cherry tree had a case of black knot, a common fungal disease. When a tree is infected, ...