A tree-shaded lawn is an oasis in the summertime simply because it provides cover from the sun's rays, but the benefits of trees extend beyond shade. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, filter air ...

Torrential rainfall across the DC metro area Wednesday morning will bring a risk of flooding. First Alert Weather is tracking the latest Polls are closed in the August 4 Virginia primary elections.

The sandbox tree does not look dangerous at first glance, but it has earned a frightening reputation for a reason. Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, this towering tree is often ...

These are the 5 vessels you should watch for at Seo Boston this year. Seo Boston is *** huge event with more than 60 tall ships taking over the Boston Harbor, and I do mean tall ships. Ship number 1 ...

On a recent, muggy afternoon, Charlotte city arborist Laurie Reid filled a five-gallon bucket with water and held it up. Water streamed out from the three small holes she drilled near the bottom of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BOSTON (WPRI) — A fleet of tall ships has arrived in Boston Harbor for a six-day celebration of America's 250th birthday. Sail ...

Fifty tall ships from around the world will sail through Boston Harbor on Saturday for Sail250, a maritime celebration of America’s semiquincentennial. The vessels will then head to their assigned ...

This drought and flood tolerant birch cultivar has exfoliating bark that can be almost as white as some white birches. While it is able to withstand heat and pests slightly better than the species, it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A professional is cutting trees in a residential area - Tibor13/Getty Images If a tree lies entirely on your property, surely you ...

A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single treatment by both attacking cancer cells and activating the immune system. The ...

A professional is cutting trees in a residential area - Tibor13/Getty Images If a tree lies entirely on your property, surely you can deal with it as you deem fit, right? Turns out, it's complicated.