A 2020 study looked at how triterpene acids, a compound that was separated from loquat leaves, reduced inflammation in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from cigarette smoke. A ...

The arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and cooler temperatures may mean fall is on its way, but nothing quite kicks off the season like when the leaves change into those vibrant hues of yellow ...

As for medium trees try trident maple, Chinese pistache, eastern redcedar, dogwood, crape myrtle, and several types of ...

We prune ornamental shrubs to improve their health and appearance. You should prune overgrown plants back gradually, over a ...

Fall got you thinking about raking up those leaves that have fallen all over your yard? Some experts have recommended for years now that we leave the leaves where they land and a new survey shows ...

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

After writing about the fig beetle – a shiny green scarab beetle that feeds on overripe fruit and decomposing organic matter ...

Which is the best leaf blower? We are well into fall, leaves, leaves and more leaves are steadily falling, getting everywhere and making your garden, your drive and other areas around your home messy.

Few sights are as lovely as the red and gold hues of falling leaves, but having to rake and bag them—with no leaf mulcher in sight—can quickly make leaves lose their appeal. It only takes one ...

The leaves are starting to fall, which means it's about time to work on cleaning them up ahead of winter. Whether you have a large yard and big trees or are just looking to keep leaves from ...

Due to root decimation from larvae over the course of two seasons, I have lost a prize Washington navel orange tree that was 20 years old, a dwarf Meyer lemon tree and Big Jim loquat tree that ...