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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 dendrochronology can tell us. Source: Why Trees Are the Most Reliable […]

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 and be able to work in a team environment. Learn a new […]

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 the whole family changes and grows […]