The state fire marshall says the maps are meant to help cities and counties plan new communities and should not affect the ...

A recent study showed butterfly populations decreased by 22 percent since 2000. Find out what flowers you can plant to ...

This means that for every five butterflies you might have seen in your garden two decades ago, there are now only four. The ...

Spring has begun in Louisiana and flowers are blooming, but some garden plants may not grow due hardiness zones. So, here's Louisiana's growing zones.

The USDA bases its plant zone maps on average minimum temperature so people in each zone know which plants can best withstand their local weather. For example, a tropical plant that needs 40 ...

However, average minimum temperatures vary widely from south to north Wisconsin, meaning plants that may do well in Milwaukee may not be as suited to cities like Superior. Plant hardiness zones in ...

A weak tornado briefly touched down in Pico Rivera early Thursday morning, March 13, ripping out trees and downing power lines amid a strong storm, authorities said. The tornado was classified as ...

Those who defend the status quo, or call for increased immigration, are essentially arguing that the United States population must grow in perpetuity, and that present-day Americans have little to ...

Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico, with more than 440 people infected. Oklahoma and Kansas have also reported clusters of cases. The outbreak is likely to persist for a year ...