trees

The Bradford Pear tree has an enchanting appearance...and a notoriously foul odor.

We're normally focused on beautiful leaves this time of year, but "helicopters" are dominating many yards in Michigan.

Can You Cut Branches From a Neighbor's Tree Hanging in Your Yard?

It would be one thing if the trees in Michigan were raining down investments, as in Acorn Investments, but they are actually pouring down acorns...the nut. Michigan trees are bestowing a lot of their seeds this year, more than usual, and this is why...

What if the end of the Christmas season didn't necessarily mean the end of your tree's "life"?

In the words of Bob Ross: "There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend."

Highlights include Muffins & Mimosas Fashion Show, Teddy Bear Breakfast and more!

42 Christmas and holiday trees will be on display in addition. There will also be special classes and events for kids and adults.

Arbor day is this Friday and the city of Grand Rapids is planning a three day celebration. To help make our city greener, GR is giving away free trees to Grand Rapids residents!

Hemlock trees infected with hemlock woolly adelgid have been found in West Michigan in Park, Port Sheldon and Spring Lake townships in Ottawa County and in Norton Shores and Whitehall in Muskegon County. Learn how to identify hemlock woolly adelgid and what to do if you find it.

The Great Lakes have returned to normal water levels after seeing above-normal precipitation over the past couple of years, but Michigan's trees still need more water to recover from a decade of droughts. Cold winters have also created stress on Michigan's trees. See more on the extent of winter's damage and which species of trees and shrubs have been hit the hardest.

It never hurts to take a look back, right? Check out 100.5 The River's top topics for 2014.