Lining the streets of many American city suburbs are living fossils, which unlike many stories of man’s interaction with nature, involves nature as the destroyer, and mankind, the savior. Source: Ginkgo Trees Were Going Extinct on Their Own; Then Humans Saved These ‘Living Fossils’ So Now They’re Everywhere
Your plants are more likely to die from too much water than too little. Source: How to Water Houseplants (and How to Know if You’re Overwatering) | Better Homes & Gardens
Every tree, even an evergreen, can be an air quality monitor. That’s the conclusion of researchers who measured the magnetism of particulate matter on the needles of evergreen trees. That measurement, they found, correlated to general air quality, suggesting that analysis of the needles — a relatively simple and low-cost process — could provide a […]
With a little attention and planning, your yard can contribute to sustainable living practices. Here Missy Henriksen with the National Association of Landscape Professionals explains how you can maximize the environmental benefits of your yard. Source: Video: How to Make Your Yard More Sustainable | LoveYourLandscape.org
How can conifers that are used, for example, as Christmas trees, keep their green needles over the boreal winter when most trees shed their leaves? Science has not provided a good answer to this question but now an international team of scientists has deciphered that a short-cut in the photosynthetic machinery allows the needles of […]
For some plant lovers, working from home is an opportunity to up their growing game. Source: Forget succulents: indoor trees are the hot new plant trend | New York Post
Like most homeowners, you undoubtedly want your trees to be healthy, but unless you are a landscape professional, it can likely feel like you are just guessing about how to care for your trees and how to fix them when there is a problem. So let’s learn a bit of what the pros know, starting […]
When the north winds start to blow and flakes dance in the air, the only tree many people think of is the one they decorate with tinsel and twinkling lights. However, the trees outside your window need attention at this time of year as well. Trees, like all living things, need protection from winter’s advances […]
If you’re deep in the doldrums of working from home for what feels like forever, may we suggest tree therapy? Okay, forest bathing in full may not be possible for you, but letting a tiny tree into your life might help. In fact, there are plenty of mini indoor trees that would love to find […]
Beat the crowds and see these natural wonders before the snow melts. Source: Beautiful photos of U.S. National Parks during winter | National Geographic
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