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...
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 strategiesSource: Why the summer solstice is a ‘celestial starting gun’ for trees | Trees and forests | The Guardian
Those dealing with a mosquito problem may be interested to know how to get rid of mosquitoes yourself and when it might be time to call in a pro for help.Source: How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes—and Keep Them From Coming Back | Bob Vila
On our to-do list for May: Tidying the garage, opening the pool, and making sure the patio area is bug-free and ready for entertaining.Source: Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for May | Bob Vila
