12 best things to do in London with the kids this half-term
From mesmerising museums to animal encounters, we’ve selected some of the best things to do in London with children, whatever ...
You have through late winter to prune trees, shrubs. Here’s why the timing is right
The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...
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Climate change is scorching the cocoa belt — and you’re paying the price
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.
Vandalism at Puyallup Fish Hatchery poses safety risk to public, wildlife
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) says someone’s been vandalizing centuries-old trees along the ...
Expert says Minnesota's trees are desperate for snow
Snow helps insulate their roots, so this snow dump is very much welcomed by Minnesota's trees. MINNESOTA, USA — Tree lovers hate how hard it is to be optimistic right now.
13 Types of Mulch—and How to Choose the Right One for Your Yard
Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...
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It Took A Lot Of Effort To Get These Dazzling Trees To Where They Are Today
During their youth, the trees can be sensitive to frost, but they become more tolerant once they reach a height of six to ...
Beyond plastic: How gardeners can reduce landfill waste
How many pots is that? Nearly 242 million. Wow! Historically, more plants were sold as bare-root, ball and burlap, or in ...
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Neil Sperry column: Newly planted trees can do without ‘mulch volcanoes’
Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.
Tree rings and fire scars show fewer forest fires burn in North America today than in the past
Fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires ...
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SRP to remove 56 trees growing too close to power lines in Chandler, Apache Junction
The Salt River Project (SRP) is teaming up with the cities of Chandler and Apache Junction to remove 56 trees growing into ...
Most animals have their own version of tree rings. Here's how we biologists use them to help species thrive
We have a natural fascination with time—how landscapes have been carved over millennia, how our bodies grow and sag with age, ...