Trees often serve as a focal point of a mature landscape because of their imposing height and sometimes their far-reaching branches. They also define spaces, act as barriers, provide color and texture, and much more. Trees play a lot of roles and accordingly, it’s important to understand what you want from your trees before adding […]
“A tree can be only as strong as the forest that surrounds it.” Source: The Secret Life of Trees: The Astonishing Science of What Trees Feel and How They Communicate – Brain Pickings
Taking a little bit of a virtual trip just up north… Some of the best history in New Hampshire exists nestled in the forest. Source: The Oldest Trees In The World Are Found In New Hampshire | Only In Your State
Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature’s insect repellents. Source: 16 plants that repel unwanted insects | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Follow these five easy steps to grow enough flowers to fill your house with blooms and learn what grows best where you live. Source: How to start a cutting garden | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Of course you won’t want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors. Source: 7 houseplants you can eat | TreeHugger
As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead. Source: Here’s what your houseplants need for spring | TreeHugger
Only nature can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere. Source: People are realizing how badly they need nature | TreeHugger
UK’s cities are surprisingly green, with London and Birmingham having more trees per person than Paris or Berlin. But trying to learn the names of each species has left me puzzled. Source: Trees are bringing me joy in lockdown – and here’s how I’m learning to identify them | Adrian Chiles | Opinion | The […]
Sometimes a tree starts looking more like a shrub, with a bushy clump of young stems sprouting from the base or from a spot on the trunk. Those stems are called suckers, because they zap water and nutrients from the main tree. As suckers are unhealthy for trees and they are unsightly, it’s important to […]
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