The bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) has been quietly standing sentinel to centuries of ecological change in the murky wetlands of the American Southeast. These towering trees are some of the ...

We have a bald cypress tree, and we were wondering if the needles from the cypress tree we are raking up now would be good for mulching. We know oak leaves are a good mulch, but are maple leaves also ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Near the St. Bernard-Plaquemines Parish line, not far from the Mississippi River, 20-25 foot tall cypress trees appear as though they have been there for decades. In fact, most of ...

Hitting a never-hiked trail for the first time is always a thrill. New views, unfamiliar terrain and the fun of navigating an untested route are big draws for those who crave fresh outdoor experiences ...

Bigtooth maple trees typically have yellow or golden fall color. They can be easily grown in a variety of soils and have few problems with pests.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Last week, I ...

Small but mighty, a lemon cypress tree is a fragrant evergreen that's surprisingly easy to grow as a houseplant. A pint-sized ...