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From skeletal spectres to portals to the underworld, eucalypts have the power to thrill and chillSource: Spooky eucy! Let’s celebrate the haunting beauty of Australia’s gum trees this Halloween | Jess Harwood | The Guardian

Learn more about the Will-o’-the-Wisp and how this mysterious phenomenon, which has inspired faerie folklore, may actually be bursts of methane gas. Source: 7 Types of Plant Covers That'll Protect Trees and Shrubs From the ColdMysterious, Ghostly Blue Lights Called...

Less than 400 angle-stemmed myrtle specimens remain in the wild in Australia. Scientists are working on ways to preserve the species so that we can bring it back at any point if it dies out.Source: 'This needs to happen fast': Scientists race to cryopreserve a...

As warm summer weather comes to an end, it's time to cut down old plants, divide perennials, and take care of these other fall gardening to-dos.Source: 10 Tasks for Closing Down Your Garden for the Season | Bob Vila

Dwarf trees are easy to care for and make a big impact on curb appeal. Consider one of these beautiful yet compact trees for your next landscaping project. These trees are short in stature, but big on impact.Source: The 20 Best Dwarf Trees for the Front Yard | Bob Vila

With 30% of Poland still covered in forests, the nation’s foresters play many critical roles—soon to be aided with the world’s first goat-inspired forestry robot. The robogoat is envisioned to perform many crucial tasks that foresters are trained to do in difficult...

The story of how the Earth, and human beings, have been shaped more than we know by these forces of natureSource: The Genius of Trees by Harriet Rix review – how trees rule the world | Science and nature books | The Guardian

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits because trees there grow year-round, absorb more carbon dioxide,...

These plants fill bare spots, ward off weeds, and prevent erosion, all while boosting your home’s curb appeal.Source: The 15 Best Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants for Your Property | Bob Vila

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that conditions are favorable for colorful fall foliage in the Northeast, but most areas in the United States will see "steamy" conditions.Source: The Farmer's Almanac Unveils Its 2025 Fall Weather Predictions | Bob Vila

England's coveted Tree of the Year award, on which GNN reports yearly, was won this year by a Scottish ash tree 75 feet-tall.Source: The 2025 ‘Tree of the Year’ Is a Scottish Ash Growing in the Middle of Glasgow | Good News Network

Plant these shrubs in front of your house for curb appeal, privacy, or the simple joy that their foliage and flowers bring to your yard.Source: 18 Best Shrubs for the Front of the House | Bob Vila

These xeriscape ideas support more than saving water. They offer resilience, plant diversity, colorful landscapes, and support wildlife.Source: 15 Xeriscape Ideas for a Beautiful, Sustainable Yard | Bob Vila

Leaf-peeping season will soon be here, but will the drought dull our region's vibrant fall colors?Source: New England fall foliage: Forecasts predict peak leaf color | Boston Globe

“The reintroduction of large carnivores has initiated a recovery process that had been shut down for decades,” says Painter in a statement.Source: Hefty Aspen Saplings Not Seen in Yellowstone for 80 Years Attributed to Wolves' Welcome into Park | Good News Network

Real estate agents know which plants appeal to homebuyers, so heed this advice when planting your yard for a quick, top-dollar sale.Source: The Best Plants for Curb Appeal, According to Real Estate Pros | Bob Vila

Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could push back against climate change. Source: Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change | Discover

Make your outdoor space inhospitable to ticks by eliminating their favorite food sources and habitats, and adopting prevention strategies they'll hate.Source: How to Get Rid of Ticks in the Yard - Bob Vila

The cedar’s vast boughs swoop down to brush the ground, creating an interesting spot for the band to sit and play their guitars for "Rain."Source: Cedar Tree Climbed by The Beatles is Finalist in Euro Tree Awards Along with Stunning Violet Beech | Bob Vila

These deterrents will help stop wildlife from eating your garden bounty.Source: 13 Ways to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden Without Harming Them | Bob Vila