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Drought stress left trees struggling the last couple of years, and the results were rushed and muted canopies.

Pruning a tree can look straightforward: identify an unwanted branch and cut it off. In reality, where and how that cut is made can affect the tree for years. Penn State Extension explains the importance of pruning technique in “Making the Cut: It Matters When Pruning Trees.” “Different types of cuts can have a big […]

Most people appreciate trees for their beauty and the shade they provide on a hot summer afternoon. But the collective effect of trees throughout a neighborhood or city goes much further. A 2026 scientific review published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry and available through the USDA Forest Service examined research into the cooling effects of […]

A tree that has always grown at a slight angle isn’t necessarily a dangerous tree. But when a tree suddenly begins leaning — particularly after a strong storm, heavy rain, or high winds — it’s something homeowners shouldn’t ignore. Penn State Extension recently addressed this issue in its article “What to Do About Leaning Trees.” […]

Even a small yard can feel spacious if you design it the right way. Read on for our favorite ways to make your small yard look bigger. Source: 14 Ways to Make Your Small Yard Feel Bigger | Bob Vila

The island’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat. Source: A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees | Trees and forests | The Guardian

Our fall weather preview breaks down what impacts El Niño will have on our region. Source: New England’s fall foliage forecast shows a warmer, wetter season | Boston Globe

Readers remember the Sherwood Forest tree that has failed to produce leaves for the first time in 1,000 years Source: ‘Instant connection to the past’: how the Major oak affected those who saw it | Trees and forests | The Guardian

Landscape fabrics have been around for decades, yet they continue to spark debate among professionals. For some, they are indispensable—saving time, reducing maintenance, and keeping projects looking sharp. For others, bad experiences with suffocated beds or frayed materials have left a sour taste. Source: Landscape Trends: Beyond Weed Control – Turf Magazine

A British artist has spent 20 years sculpting trees to grow into the shapes of ready-made chairs designed with living branches. Source: Britain’s First Furniture Orchard Grows Chairs Right on the Trees (WATCH)