Matching the capability of different tree species with the types of contaminants present in soil and water is critical in phytoremediation. A research team has developed a new contaminant prioritization tool that has the potential to increase the effectiveness of phytoremediation in landfill clean-up. Source: Research gives trees an edge in landfill clean-up — ScienceDaily
Fungal disease represents one of the greatest threats to tree industries and forests in the United States. They’re carried by invasive wood borers from overseas. A pre-invasion risk assessment tested 111 fungi samples extracted from 55 Eurasian beetles. None of the greenhouse-grown oak or pine saplings inoculated with the fungi died during the study period, […]
Understanding when and where trees die in vast tropical forests is a challenging first step toward understanding carbon dynamics and climate change. Researchers explained variations in tree mortality over a five-year period by analyzing drone images of one of the most-studied tropical forests in the world, Barro Colorado Island in Panama. Source: Drones help solve […]
Here’s how to stretch your home improvement dollars to upgrade your outdoor space! Source: 5 Tips for Maximizing Your Landscaping Budget to Create the Yard of Your Dreams | Better Homes & Gardens
Simple processes can make wood tough, impact-resistant—or even transparent. Source: Stronger Than Steel, Able to Stop a Speeding Bullet—It’s Super Wood! | Scientific American
On 144 acres of Northern Minnesota wilderness, travelers can glimpse a rare old-growth forest. Source: This 1882 surveying error saved a patch of forest from logging
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Accepting a little imperfection is a big step toward achieving a greener lawn. Source: Common Lawn Problems | Better Homes & Gardens
Aside from trying to thicken-up a lawn, are there other reasons for doing a Spring overseeding? One big reason is to adjust the cultivar, or add multiple species to an old lawn. Source: Spring Turfgrass Seeding & Fertilization | Turf Magazine
Get tips for starting a backyard orchard and caring for apple trees from the Orchard Manager at Arbor Day Farm. Source: Backyard Orchard: Tips for starting an apple orchard – Arbor Day Blog
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