The Maryland Department of Agriculture says that conditions of beech leaf disease is worsening across the state.In release ...

Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. During downpours, rainwater can wash away soil and carve small gullies in people’s yards and gardens.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Wells was killed when they were hit by a car in Kennebunk Wednesday night. The crash happened ...

Beyond gathering sunlight, leaves also supply valuable carbon when they fall. Studies suggest that about 40% of a tree’s captured carbon is stored in leaves before they drop. A leaf that falls ...

Trout Lily and Spring Beauty are two ephemeral wildflowers that bloom in early spring before trees leaf out. They rely on insects and other wildlife for pollination and seed dispersal. Gardeners ...

If you have a tree-related question or an idea for a topic to discuss, email [email protected] or post in the comments section at the end of this column. Leaf-feeding insects are a ...

If you pay any attention to the world around you, you are likely aware of how deciduous trees shed leaves, pollen, seeds, fruits, and yet more pollen into the world around them. Nature ...

Credit: Journal of The Royal Society Interface (2025). DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2024.0654 In watching leaves fall, it became clear to the researchers that the determining factor was leaf shape.To find ...

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...