The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree that ...

Planting the right type of tree can possibly make your home look more attractive and is among the key landscaping tips to affordably boost your property value over time. You might also reap other key ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil, black ...

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...

Discover American alumroot, a shade-loving Ohio native plant that repels deer and rabbits, and thrives under black walnut trees.

Plants have evolved in some pretty interesting ways to ensure their own existence. One tactic that fascinates me is allelopathy, which means that a plant can harm another with chemicals it produces. A ...

On a recent sunny day between rain storms, I finally managed to go on a long-awaited field trip. The journey was just as rewarding as the destination. In the course of his work, native plant ecologist ...

Q: I would like to know if we can grow black walnut trees. We would like to try because we used to have one and loved the meat. Where do we find the seeds? Thanks in advance for helping us. (Crosby, N ...