Want to have more flowers and plants in your life but don’t have much space or a lot of time? Want to test out your green thumb before diving into full-fledged gardening? Container gardens might be your answer as they offer a perfect way to test the gardening water so to speak or add color […]
It is time. You’ve decided to bring that empty corner of your yard to life with a colorful tree or determined you can no longer bear the watchful eyes of nosy neighbors and intend to plant a tree for privacy. It may be an easy decision to add a tree to your landscape but with […]
In an effort to receive advanced warning of destructive pests that could wreak havoc on native plantings, researchers from Europe, the United States and China are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations around the world. Source: Researchers turn to ‘sentinel trees’ to warn of destructive pests | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Beware, insects and fungus will be in full force sooner than we think. And with them comes the real possibility of trouble for your trees unless you know how to recognize and stop plant-damaging pests from destroying your valuable and beautiful landscape plants. Source: Pest ID: Common Insects that Threaten Tree Health | Love Your Landscape
Scientists have shown to be true what JRR Tolkien only imagined in the Lord of the Rings: giant, slow-reproducing trees play an outsized role in the growth and health of old forests. Source: Tolkien was right: giant trees have towering role in protecting forests | Environment | The Guardian
From a stately Scottish elm to a might Russian oak, competitors for the title of European tree of the year do their nations proud. Source: The five: trees of the year | Environment | The Guardian
Some homeowners bring double story trees inside to create a discussion-worthy focal point or some elect to create a living wall, an artistic arrangement of plants that fill interior space as would pictures or tapestries. Source: Feeling Stressed? Bring some plants inside | Love Your Plants
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Ever wonder what your landscape would look like without trees? For starters, there would be less shade to enjoy on those hot, sunny days. Leafy trees, especially those along south and east exposures, also protect your home from the sun and help minimize electric bills caused by running your air conditioner. In the winter, they […]
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