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A study published this past March found that cutting the grass every two weeks resulted in significantly higher bee abundance. Source: Want to help bees? Take a break from lawn mowing | US Forest Service

Are you a magnet for mosquitoes? Understanding what lures the insidious insects can be useful in avoiding them. Source: 7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others | TreeHugger

Trees bring so much benefit and beauty to the landscape, it can be hard to part with them. But, while a tree may seem healthy to the untrained eye, it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Tree removal is usually a last resort, when no other safe management option, like pruning or disease mitigation, […]

Have you heard that ticks can fall from trees onto unsuspecting people and pets? This is a common misconception – ticks do not live in trees. However, here is some information about where ticks do live, and how you can reduce their presence on your property. Source: Do ticks live in trees?

On a cliff in Italy’s Pollino National Park stands a sparse pine tree with a dead crown and a decaying trunk. The tree has seen better days, but we can forgive its rough appearance; as Elizabeth Preston reports for Discovery, this craggy conifer was recently identified as the oldest known tree in Europe. Source: Europe’s […]

Many landowners with acreage are now showing more interest in the general health of their trees. Source: What Today’s Forests Mean To Homeowners – Tree Services

Natural disasters often strike without warning and wreak havoc wherever they land. A city can never be fully prepared for natural devastation, but there are measures they can put in place that will help reduce the impact. One of the easiest and cheapest tools a city can use is its urban forest. A thick, urban […]

On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and bug bombs. This is a natural and beneficial state. Insects and microorganisms are key components in plant-nutrient recycling and decomposition, natural pest control and landscape-ecosystem health. Source: Help Your Trees Resist Pests – Try IPM

AAs humans, we protect that which is valuable. Trees have to be near the top of the list — or, at least, some trees. Source: Guide To Protecting Tree Roots – Tree Services

Ornamental grasses are tough and long-lasting. See five ways to let their beauty add color and texture to your garden. Source: Landscape with Ornamental Grass | Better Homes & Gardens