By virtue of their enormous size, the tallest 1% of trees store over half of the carbon in Earth’s forests. The assumption that these giants will be the most severely affected by droughts is factored ...

Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...

FIU researchers found that some of the most common trees in Florida can significantly shield homes from extreme wind, decreasing suction forces applied to critical regions of the roof by as much as 50 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Strong winds have swept through the Ozarks, creating challenges for nature and residents. While all trees feel the impact, some are more vulnerable than others. Bradford pear ...

Is it better to grow herbs in the ground outside or will they do better in a greenhouse setting? Either way has its own pros and cons, much depends on your circumstances and needs in growing herbs.

With hurricane season underway, new research from Florida International University suggests one of South Florida’s most familiar landscape features could play a bigger role in protecting homes than ...

Wind represents a pervasive mechanical stimulus that influences plant growth, stability and form from the cellular to the canopy scale. Airflow induces drag and dynamic loading that plants must resist ...