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
End your battle with lawn weeds once and for all! Source: The Lawn Care “Tricks” Homeowners Are Using to Get Rid of Weeds This Spring | Bob Vila
Letting your grass grow this month is a real thing, and with good reason. Source: No Mow May: 8 Reasons to Let Your Lawn Grow This Month
Learn how plants communicate through chemical signals, and why losing biodiversity can disrupt these hidden communication networks. Source: Plants Are Constantly Communicating, and Biodiversity Shapes the Message | Discover Magazine
Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has helped solve crimes across multiple countries, including one case where it led investigators directly to […]
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