Scientists have mapped microbe populations in human guts, deep-sea ecosystems and even clouds. Yet the microbial communities inside tree trunks have remained largely unseen until now. For a recent ...

Young trees are considered those that are within five years old after planting. The trees typically have a slender, flexible trunk with a diameter of 1 to 4 inches and smooth, relatively tender, ...

Tree Trunk Goop used on a damaged young maple tree. Formula is equal parts natural diatomaceous earth, compost and soft rock phosphate mixed with water. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Summer ...

Pam Lawson of Santa Rosa asks: As I walk around my neighborhood, I see an excessive amount of mulch (chipped bark), piled up around the trunks of trees. At least 2 to 3 feet high. They look like huge ...

Meet Rainbow Eucalyptus: The tree with a trunk more colourful than its flowers Discover the breathtaking Rainbow Eucalyptus, a tree with a multicoloured trunk that looks hand-painted, and learn about ...