Meteorological spring begins in just a few weeks on March 1, but the vernal equinox or the start of astronomical spring won't arrive until late March.

World War 2 housing boom, when planners commonly planted fast-growing species such as silver maples to create instant canopy. The trees grew quickly, but they are all nearing the end of their life ...

A selection of plants to never prune in February, including spring-flowering trees and shrubs that should be pruned after ...

The Santa Train, where the jolly old elf himself visits with each child onboard, typically sells out weeks in advance. The holiday trains are festively decorated, and the atmosphere of childlike ...

The train departs with a gentle lurch, and you’re off on a journey through some of Ohio’s most picturesque terrain. The standard excursion covers a 22-mile round trip between Nelsonville and Logan at ...

The Oklahoma redbud tree is a staple in the Sooner State, and the rain coming right in the middle of the budding season only makes it better. The state tree typically begins blooming in March and ...

An arborist can diagnose disease and pest problems, schedule seasonal treatments for trees, and selectively prune your trees ...

The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...

This ornamental tree erupts in traffic-stopping blooms in early March around Fort Worth. But there’s a downside to their ...

By 8 p.m., all the power had been restored in Ridgefield and New Canaan, according to Eversource's outage map.

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