Although the majority of pruning in the garden takes place in late winter or early spring, there is a group of trees and shrubs that can be pruned in midsummer, when they are semi-dormant. Source: Tip of the Week: Summer Pruning of Evergreens – Horticulture
There’s another improvement that can beautify your home, boost curb appeal, and lower your energy bills at the same time. And while it can still be costly, sometimes a squirrel will do the job for free… Trees. Source: Don’t sweat it, plant it: Trees boost health, cut cooling costs | Real Estate | Boston.com
Urban trees can help cut air pollution from New York to Beijing, but which trees do the best job? Future Planet weighs up the options. Source: The best trees to reduce air pollution | BBC Future
Keeping a lawn in tip-top shape often means applying an organic fertilizer twice a year, aerating periodically to discourage thatch buildup and soil compaction, watering regularly, and properly mowing it. But even if you do everything right, you can still end up with bare, thin, or weedy patches here and there. Source: How to Repair […]
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
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