I have always considered rubs, those white scars on the forest’s saplings, a mystery in the world of the whitetail buck. At least in my mind, we call sign made by deer "ground scrapes," including the ...

"Getting them early is the key." Homeowner issues urgent warning about persistent yard-destroying force: 'They kept coming ...

Imagine a tree that could usher in scores of birds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season, then quickly adorn your yard in incredible fall colors after summer winds down. The staghorn ...

The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young branches of the staghorn sumac are upright, with velvety red-brown hairs, ...

Are the grape vine’s tendrils those of a parasite or bounteous provider? Is the Canada goose an embodiment of nature’s wild spirit or a despoiler of parks and golf courses? It all depends on your ...

I AM ALWAYS AMAZED at how many little things I find in nature that I have never seen before. This week the ubiquitous sumac tree presented me with a surprise finding. According to the New England ...

APPALACHIAN INTERPRETATION: Ryan Milt, owner of Asheville Wild Foods, uses sumac berries to make a local version of Middle Eastern za’atar spice, which he sells along with other products at the West ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more people will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. While it’s worth experiencing for yourself, there are some ...

Q: African sumacs in the valley seem to be getting more stressed through the years. The bark begins to peel, and the trunk sheds through the branches. Is this an appropriate tree to plant in the ...

Welcome to ID That Tree! In this episode, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to a widespread native shrub called smooth sumac. Found in open fields, roadsides and woodland edges ...

Suckers, a leaning saguaro and carefree plants are among the topics I fielded questions about this past week. Question: Why is our 10-year-old African sumac sending up suckers from beneath the tree's ...