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What should you do when a wasp or hornet lands on you? Learn more about why wasps attack and how to avoid getting stung.

Even though pineapples are considered a fruit (and a fruit generally comes from trees—unless it’s a berry), pineapples actually grow on a plant close to the ground. Each pineapple plant bears ...

Here are maps showing locations of broad types of forest cover by tree types according to frequency of occurrence in the native range.

Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGE) are used to determine the amount of energy produced by alternative fuels compared to that of one gallon of gasoline.

Learn how to identify different types of common trees with these leaf silhouettes, including maple, sweetgum, birch, oak, and more.

Cultivating the land for farming requires testing your soil, improving it, tilling the soil and ensuring proper fencing.

Behold the tundra biome. Characterized by extremely cold temperatures and treeless, frozen landscapes, the species here are marvels at adapting to the harsh climate.

Here's how to identify certain deciduous trees by closely examining the characteristics of their leaves.

Maps show the vast range of the various spruce tree species that can be found throughout North America.

Learn how composting toilets work, different types, maintenance tips, how to use them, and what happens to the waste in a composting toilet.