New research reveals oak trees deliberately delay sprouting their leaves by three days to avoid being infested by hungry caterpillars, after it happened the previous year. Source: Oak Trees Will Delay Sprouting Leaves to Avoid Hungry Caterpillars That Devoured the Trees in Previous Year: Study | Good News Network
3 years ago this month, GNN reported that a UK land trust had set the goal of reforesting a 70 acre “celtic rainforest” on the Isle of Man. 30,000 trees later, the effort exceeded expectations and finished ahead of schedule. Source: Planting 30,000 Trees Surpasses Goal for Regenerating a Rainforest on the Isle of Man […]
Don’t worry, there’s a bright side. Source: I Lost 3 Large Shade Trees and Thousands of Dollars to This Invasive Pest
Ghost forests are an increasingly common sight along the eastern coast of the U.S., where once-healthy trees have been replaced by bare trunks. Now, scientists believe these arboreal cemeteries could hold clues on how to build resilience to climate change in coastal habitats and predict which forests are most vulnerable. Source: Ghost Forests Could Tell […]
Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring—long enough to leave newly hatched caterpillars with nothing to eat. This small shift slashes insect survival and reduces leaf damage by more […]
Learn why and how I did it, my results, and what I’d do differently if I could start over. Source: I Planted Clover Over Grass—Here’s What I Think of My Lawn Now | Bob Vila
With six main types and 600 named cultivars, there are big-headed, brilliantly colored hydrangeas to suit just about any garden. Source: Want a Showstopping Garden? Plant These Types of Hydrangeas | Bob Vila
After decades of speculation, scientists have captured ghostly lightning-like glows from treetops—and they might be secretly cleaning the air. Source: Scientists just captured trees glowing with electricity during storms | Science Daily
Natural and readily available rocks and boulders are surprise workhorses in the landscape. Source: Seasoned Gardener Shares Secrets for Using Big Rocks in Your Home Landscape | Bob Vila
Both mulch and compost can support healthy soil, but knowing which one to put where in your garden can sometimes be confusing. Source: Mulch vs. Compost: What’s the Difference? | Bob Vila
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