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"Use your head first to rid your vegetable garden of weeds, not your hoe," said long-time garden-to-table expert Kath LaLiberte. "First you need to know how weeds are getting into your garden. Then you can build defenses to keep them out. To reduce weeds and weeding,...

What will New England’s famous fall foliage season look like this year? Yankee magazine just published its first fall foliage forecast, which predicts this year has the potential for “a big color punch.”Source: Here's Yankee magazine's first fall foliage forecast of...

Shopping for flower bulbs: It’s one of the more joyful summertime garden chores, certainly better than dragging hoses and sprinklers around or keeping ahead of the most incorrigible weeds. But there are a few things to consider before you go shopping.Source: Tips on...

Here's what you need to do to prep your landscape for the colder months!Source: Fall Garden Checklist | Better Homes & Gardens

Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs, perennials, and more before winter sets in. Next spring, your new plants will get off to a stronger start.Source: Which Plants to Start Growing in Fall | Better Homes & Gardens

Garden beds and borders, artfully filed with a colorful tapestry of flowers and foliage, are always in vogue...To design (or redesign) a lower-maintenance, longer-interest bed or border, follow these tips.Source: Steps for a Garden with Long Interest and Less...

Although the majority of pruning in the garden takes place in late winter or early spring, there is a group of trees and shrubs that can be pruned in midsummer, when they are semi-dormant. Source: Tip of the Week: Summer Pruning of Evergreens - Horticulture

There’s another improvement that can beautify your home, boost curb appeal, and lower your energy bills at the same time. And while it can still be costly, sometimes a squirrel will do the job for free... Trees.Source: Don't sweat it, plant it: Trees boost health, cut...

Urban trees can help cut air pollution from New York to Beijing, but which trees do the best job? Future Planet weighs up the options.Source: The best trees to reduce air pollution | BBC Future

Keeping a lawn in tip-top shape often means applying an organic fertilizer twice a year, aerating periodically to discourage thatch buildup and soil compaction, watering regularly, and properly mowing it. But even if you do everything right, you can still end up with...

August is a tough month for ornamentals. Experts in three regions discuss the best ways to help plants battle the stress of extreme heat.Source: Counteracting Summer Stress On Ornamentals

Nature is already socking away a lot of carbon for us. It could soak up a lot more—if we help.Source: Why Old-Growth Trees Are Crucial to Fighting Climate Change | WIRED

A new study, published in the Journal of Biogeography, looks at the tree rings of West Virginia’s historic log cabins and other wooden structures to better understand the period in which they were built. It’s just the latest example of what the science of...

There are ways of helping them as they help us through the summer.Source: Trees can’t escape the extreme heat. But they do have some impressive coping mechanisms. - The Washington Post

If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how nature's air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable.Source: Trees Are Nature’s Air Conditioners | Tree Care Tips

Planting shade trees will help keep your home and yard cooler in the summer heat, saving you both money and energy, while adding wildlife habitat to the neighborhood.Source: Nice Shades: 7 Fast Growing Shade Trees to Slash Your Electric Bill | Treehugger

Here's what to plant to keep wildlife happy and the neighbors out of sight.Source: Plant a Wildlife Hedge Instead of Building a Fence | Treehugger

Gardening with self-seeding plants can be fun and rewarding. Here are its benefits and tips on getting started.Source: Tips for Using Self-seeding Plants in the Garden | Horticulture

Bogan Tree Service in Quincy, MA is seeking laborers/arborist trainees for immediate hire. No experience necessary - will train the right candidate. Must have a MA drivers license - class D minimum. To apply candidates also must be drug free, reliable, hard working...

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...

If you’re deep in the doldrums of working from home for what feels like forever, may we suggest tree therapy? Okay, forest bathing in full may not be possible for you, but letting a tiny tree into your life might help. In fact, there are plenty of mini indoor trees...

This summer, create feel-good vacation vibes in your own backyard! We’ve compiled a list of outdoor staycation activities to help you experience the ultimate getaway without ever leaving your home. Source: 'Staycation' in Your Backyard | LoveYourLandscape.org

Learn how to succesfully plant trees, and get some tips to be successful while you're at it! Tree Care Tips is here to help.Source: Tree Planting Season: Tips for the Best Success | Tree Care Tips

Why go to the effort of growing vegetables rather than simply buying them at the store? Well, vegetable gardens allow you to grow produce that you typically cannot find at your local supermarket—and they're way easier than you think! Source: Growing Vegetables in...

Insects love your lawn almost as much as you do, and if you aren’t careful they can really do a lot of damage that is expensive to repair. Unless you are an entomologist – a trained bug scientist - insects may not be your thing; however, it is important to know a...

Trees often serve as a focal point of a mature landscape because of their imposing height and sometimes their far-reaching branches. They also define spaces, act as barriers, provide color and texture, and much more. Trees play a lot of roles and accordingly, it’s...

“A tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it.”Source: The Secret Life of Trees: The Astonishing Science of What Trees Feel and How They Communicate – Brain Pickings

Taking a little bit of a virtual trip just up north... Some of the best history in New Hampshire exists nestled in the forest.Source: The Oldest Trees In The World Are Found In New Hampshire | Only In Your State

Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature's insect repellents.Source: 16 plants that repel unwanted insects | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and learn what grows best where you live.Source: How to start a cutting garden | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.Source: 7 houseplants you can eat | TreeHugger

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.Source: Here's what your houseplants need for spring | TreeHugger