Scientists explain the lime green look of spring. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Spring has now officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. Already, many deciduous trees are ...

Spring may start on a different day depending on whom you ask. A meteorologist may say March 1, while an astronomer may say March 20. But what if you ask … the plants? Unfortunately, they won’t reply ...

We are justifiably proud of our beautiful autumns. The fall foliage never fails to excite the eyes. But there is another brief moment in our calendar year where the trees' hues also demand attention - ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world Seeing a magnolia tree losing ...

Two of my favorite spring plants, almost entirely based upon their progression from bud to leaf, are beech trees and false hellebore (a common wetland plant). I was thinking about why they are so ...