
When wildfire smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors to avoid breathing in harmful particles and gases. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t escape from the smoke? Source: Trees Don’t Like To Breathe Wildfire Smoke and They’ll Hold Their Breath To Avoid It | Discover Magazine
The best rakes for pine needles have special features designed to collect the fine needles. See our favorite picks in this guide. Source: We Researched and Tested the Best Rakes for Pine Needles

The methane absorption was strongest in the tropical forests, probably because microbes thrive in the warm wet conditions found there. Source: Trees Reveal Climate Surprise: Bark Removes Methane from the Atmosphere | Good News Network

Hot or cold? Try these methods of composting weeds to benefit your garden without spreading trouble. Source: Can You Compost Weeds? Lawn and Garden Experts Weigh In | Bob Vila

The company already produces 3 million paper carrier bags per year from 5,000 metric tons of leaves from their headquarters in Paris. Source: This Startup Is Using Dead Leaves to Make Paper Without Cutting Trees | Good News Network

Head to a temperate region at between 41 to 45 degrees north latitude in a dry patch of weather in mid-late October for the best show. Source: What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Autumn? | Good News Network

Our October projects focus on getting the house ready for winter, including insulation and fireplace maintenance. Check these tasks off your list! Source: Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for October | Bob Vila
Don’t bag or blow leaves in your yard just yet! Here’s why mulching fallen leaves is the best choice for your property—and here’s the best way to do it. Source: Why Mulching Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them | Bob Vila

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Straw bales, the perennial sign of fall, have become very popular for decorating and gardening. Here are 8 decorative straw bale ideas. Source: Decorative Straw Bales: 8 Hay Bale Decorating Ideas | Bob Vila