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What are the tallest trees in the world? These 10 skyscraping superstars are some of the stalwart examples of their species.
What should you do when a wasp or hornet lands on you? Learn more about why wasps attack and how to avoid getting stung.
Even though pineapples are considered a fruit (and a fruit generally comes from trees—unless it’s a berry), pineapples actually grow on a plant close to the ground. Each pineapple plant bears ...
Cultivating the land for farming requires testing your soil, improving it, tilling the soil and ensuring proper fencing.
Learn how to identify the yellow poplar tree, including facts about its habit, range, management, and more.
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simple things you can do to lower your carbon footprint and fuel costs, and also stay safe.
Locavore is the name given to people who take part in the growing local food movement. But what is a locavore, and where did the term come from?
Learn about the American basswood, a popular landscaping tree, honey harborer, shade provider, and commercial wood supplier.
Temperate grasslands are savanna-like areas located on every continent except Antarctica. Learn about the animals and plants in this biome.
Here's how to identify certain deciduous trees by closely examining the characteristics of their leaves.
Learn how to identify different types of common trees with these leaf silhouettes, including maple, sweetgum, birch, oak, and more.
Maps show the vast range of the various spruce tree species that can be found throughout North America.