Question: Yesterday I read that “oaks are a keystone species”. What exactly does that mean? Answer: A keystone species is a plant, animal or microorganism that is vitally important to its environment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mississippians spend an inordinate amount of time in their yards, and throughout the South, people maintain their yards keeping ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. Meet the succulents that ...

Trees are a wonderful addition to any yard. Whether you are using them as ornamental privacy barriers or establishing a fruit orchard, having trees in your yard can add both beauty and function. Yet, ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 ...

If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re not imagining it. Many residents in the region are seeing a higher ...

Looking for a tree to plant this year to celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day? Consider planting the mighty oak, a keystone plant of the genus Quercus, with 500 species distributed worldwide. Oaks are ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — On this Earth Day, the Peoria Park District is digging in to make a difference with its annual community tree planting. Staff and volunteers planted three oak trees at Donovan ...