Spruce trees that experienced long-term droughts were more resistant to future ones, while pines acclimatized to wet periods were more vulnerable.

Trees are plants, though, and just like all other plants, they need plenty of water to flourish. Now is the time to water your trees, especially if you haven’t done so in the past few years.

Trees harvested from a nursery field can lose up to 80% of their root system and, most importantly, up to 98% of their fine roots and root tips that are responsible for most water absorption.

But you should water trees and shrubs regularly after planting new ones – every few days at first, then every 7 to 10 days. Plants in containers. If outside, these require more frequent watering ...

If you planted new trees this spring or last fall, bring out the garden hose. A little water will keep those trees healthy and happy as Michigan’s dry spring progresses into summer.

Rain could be a welcome sight this weekend for property owners trying to keep their grass, plants and trees green. The last time the Naperville area saw any significant rain was May 12 when the Nat… ...

In order for trees to grow, they need to control their water balance meticulously. A study shows how trees react to drought -- and revises previous perceptions.

Plane trees in cities have an important cooling effect even in extreme heat, according to a new study conducted by the Swiss ...

Trees need to be able to access water in the soil to achieve transpiration. Tirachard Kumtanom/Shutterstock How trees keep us cool (and no, it’s not just about shade) ...

Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, which they need, in ...