“Some plants have aggressive root systems or cause moisture-related issues that could harm your foundation.” These 7 plants that are safe to grow there. Source: 7 Foundation Plants That Look Great Around the House—and 3 Never to Grow There | Bob Vila
Replanting forests can help cool the planet even more than some scientists once believed, especially in the tropics. But even if every tree lost since the mid-19th century is replanted, the total effect won’t cancel out human-generated warming. Source: Does planting trees really help cool the planet? | ScienceDaily
When Mother Nature seems to have adopted a scorched earth policy, plant drought tolerant trees. Source: 13 Drought-Tolerant Trees to Consider Planting in Your Yard | Bob Vila
A large-scale tree planting project helped connect the dots between green neighborhoods and better birth outcomes. Source: Greener Neighborhoods, Healthier Newborns: The Power of Urban Tree Planting | Discover
Trees can provide additional shade, privacy, and value to your home. Here are 20 options to try planting. Source: The 20 Best Trees for Backyard Privacy and Shade | Bob Vila
Painting trees white can help protect them from sun damage. Learn about the reasons and benefits of painted trees. Source: Why Are Some Tree Trunks Painted White? | Bob Vila
Scientists have found that a mere 30 species of trees in the Cerrado — the world’s largest and most floristically diverse savanna — account for nearly half of all its trees. The ‘hyperdominance’ by a few species could help researchers understand how this vast ecosystem functions. Source: Just 30 species of tree dominate world’s most […]
Winter can be harsh, but grass is resilient. These steps and pro tips will have your grass looking greener in no time. Source: Dormant, Not Dead: 7 Ways to Bring a Tired and Weary Lawn Back From the Brink | Bob Vila
The best root killers for sewer lines remove troublesome roots and clear blocked drains, saving homeowners a pricey call to a plumber. See our top picks. Source: The Best Root Killers for Sewer Lines – Picks from Bob Vila
Research shows longest day is a cue for beeches to launch their growth strategies Source: Why the summer solstice is a ‘celestial starting gun’ for trees | Trees and forests | The Guardian
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