Thriving in sun or shade, the oval leaf privet is a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge – making it ideal for homes in urban or ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

This myth acknowledges the great importance that coca leaves had, and continue to have, in the culture and history of the people of the Andes. Despite gaining notoriety in modern times for being ...

Popularized in the 1940s, waxing is a floor-finishing technique in which clear or colored wax, made of a blend of solvents and synthetic and/or natural waxes like beeswax or carnauba, is applied ...

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

Leaf Blower Ratings Clean up your yard fast with a gas or electric leaf blower. Check out which ones offer convenient chute controls and comfortable handling.

In searching for a leaf blower, you might have seen units like miles per hour (mph) or cubic feet per minute (cfm) popping up in retailer’s descriptions. While those acronyms may seem impressive ...

Spray wax is just one such product. It delivers that coveted glossy finish while protecting your paint—all in just a few quick sprays and wipes. The downside of the now-expansive detailing ...