Trees can be one of the most valuable features of a property, providing shade, privacy, beauty, and habitat for wildlife. But even healthy-looking trees can ...

Do you know what MADBUC stands for? Learn how to identify an ash tree by examining its compound leaves, opposite branching, and distinctive terminal bud. That terminal bud resembles the head of a ...

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of hiker who can tell the difference between a Doug fir and a pine tree, you’ve come to the right place. Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its ...

Only a few types of trees have spherical, prickly seed pods, so here's how to identify each specific tree with spiky balls. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Identifying trees with spherical, spiky seed pods ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Springtime is here and with the warmer days comes an increased activity of wildlife and the blooming of flowers. The backyards start to see more visitors this time of year, from the early morning ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Have you ever walked throughout a park and wondered what the trees around you were? Rangers at Pocahontas State Park will teach you how to identify them during a ...

POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Want to learn how to identify trees? A local tree expert and naturalist will lead a hike through Powhatan State Park while providing insight about different types of ...