In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.

Dr. Houghton notes that cherry trees are especially vulnerable in early spring because they lose their ability to supercool as the buds grow. A sudden cold snap can be disastrous, she explains.

A big skunk has been making regular afternoon visits to a backyard bird feeder, breaking typical dawn-and-dusk activity ...

Dr. Houghton notes that cherry trees are especially vulnerable in early spring because they lose their ability to supercool as the buds grow. A sudden cold snap can be disastrous, she explains.

On pines, this would normally be late spring or early summer, when “candles” of new growth have emerged from terminal buds. However, spruce and fir trees originate new growth from lateral buds ...

These trees have long been avoided because of disease ... year will efficiently remove next year’s flower buds. Any needed pruning on spring bloomers should be done immediately following the ...