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Taylor Guitars is turning to urban woods for the manufacturing of high-end guitars, to cut down on use of exotic materials.Source: Taylor Guitars Is Building Guitars Out of Trees Along the Highway - Rolling Stone

It’s easy to go through life with what our third-grade teacher taught us about trees. What we ‘half remember’ is enough for us to happily relegate trees to the background of everywhere we go and everything we do.Source: How to Identify Trees | Tree Care Tips

Domingo pine is densely pyramidal in shape and richly blue-green in color. A fast-grower that rarely needs pruning, it can handle urban pollution and placement. It’s an exceptional conifer prized for its toughness, color, form and texture. It combines the best traits...

Shrouded in mystery, the gigantic Daisen Kofun mound in Japan is thought to hold the remains of a 5th century emperor.Source: One of the World's Largest Tombs Is a Keyhole-Shaped Forest | Treehugger

When we hear the word "rainforest" most of us immediately think of the hot tropical jungles running along the equator like a green belt. However, a rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rainfall, and there are areas of the world with more mild...

People around the globe are turning to trees for a good reason: they change lives. They provide the necessities of life itself. From cleaning our air and water to promoting physical and mental health, trees are integral to the wellbeing of both people and our...

Flash Forest, like a handful of other startups that are also using tree-planting drones, believes that technology can help the world reach ambitious goals to restore forests.Source: Flash Forest is using drones to plant tens of thousands of trees | Fast Company

As with many oak trees, white oak is not only sought after for its strength, but its longevity. White oak trees can live up to 300 years, with some living longer, such as a white oak in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.Source: White Oak: The King of Kings | Arbor Day Blog

Spending time outdoors in nature is not only fun, but it’s therapeutic and rejuvenating. Time spent in nature improves your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Residents who live in greener communities are three times more likely to be physically active and 40...

Ancient fossils reveal how woodless trees got so big: by continuously ripping apart their xylem and knitting it back together.Source: The Weird Growth Strategy of Earth’s First Trees | The Scientist Magazine®

The 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in California is a vivid example of how resourceful and resilient life can be.Source: The Methuselah tree and the secrets of Earth’s oldest organisms | Environment | The Guardian

Atlantic white cypress (Chamaecyparisthyoides) is a wonderful evergreen tree native to the eastern seaboard and known for its elegant blue-green foliage, beautiful winter presence and decay-resistant wood.Source: Atlantic White Cypress Offers a Range of Garden Options...

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When we think of our personal style, we normally think about our clothes and our home décor as good expressions of our personality. But do you ever think of your yard as a place that represents your style? If not, you are missing a good opportunity to showcase your...

All you need is some food scraps and patience.Source: How to Make Compost Step by Step | Better Homes & Gardens

It's all about giving your turf what it needs, when it needs it.Source: Lawn Care Basics for Beginners | Better Homes & Gardens

The travel publication recently named the Skyline Trail at Blue Hills Reservation and Bellows Pipe trail on Mount Greylock among the 26 best fall hiking trails in the U.S.Source: 2 Massachusetts fall hiking trails were named the best in the U.S. | Boston.com

Some people track their children’s growth by marking their height against a door or wall, awarding a new hash every time another quarter inch or so is grown. But what about a more interactive version to not only track how much your child is growing up, but how much...

Celebrate autumn with these perennials that shine at season's end. When flowers start to fade and petals drop, these plants will fill your garden with gorgeous color when their leaves mirror the reds, yellows, and oranges of the trees overhead.Source: 6 Perennials...

Use these natural solutions to send these leaf-munching caterpillars packing.Source: How to Stop Fall Webworms Organically | Better Homes & Gardens

If decorating your Christmas tree early has you saying “bah humbug,” the latest holiday decor trend might be right up your alley: Halloween trees are officially 'in,' and people are already putting them up.Source: Halloween Trees Are About to Be This Year's Biggest...

Check if trees or bushes need pruning. Look for low-hanging branches that might snap or break in the winter and cause damage. Now is the time to trim them. Call a tree service if needed.*Source: Get Yards Ready For Fall With Six Tips From TurfMutt (* Yes, you know who...

Mother Nature doesn’t stop for a pandemic. She’ll deliver us an eye-popping fiesta of color this fall, as always. Here are some less-populated places to take it all in.Source: Six places in New England to see fall foliage without the crowds - The Boston Globe

As you move indoors for winter, some plants can come with you, while others are a lost cause. Here’s how to tell the difference.Source: Which Plants Should You Move Indoors for Fall? - The New York Times

If your fall biking goals include finding the perfect trail for viewing New England’s iconic fall foliage, Bicycling magazine just made it easier by naming two local trails as national standouts for fall rides.Source: These 2 New England bike rides are great for fall...

Using the right techniques for cutting grass are key to keeping it looking its best. Ditch these bad habits from your maintenance routine now.Source: The Best Ways to Mow a Lawn to Keep It Healthy | Better Homes & Gardens