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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

Twenty Trees You Should Not Plant

It’s that time of year when the weather gets warmer, days get longer, and everything is ready to grow again. Americans will spend billions of dollars planting flowers, shrubs and trees, like …

Power Perennials: Plants That Thrive No Matter What

Add some flower power to your garden this year with any of these tough-as-nails perennial bloomers. No green thumb required!

Seeding a revolution: Can tree planting really save the planet?

There’s a buzz about tree planting these days, but it’s not all created equal. Getting it right is crucial to ensure trees survive and thrive. In this panel discussion, three experts from leading tree-planting organizations discuss the challenges of reforestation, from remote forests, to dry deserts, to greening cities; the importance of collaboration with local communities; and how to tell the difference between a valid tree-planting program and greenwashing.

DIY Holiday Bird Feeder

One of my favorite things to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to sit by the window with a cup of tea and watch the birds. Recently, my oldest daughter helped me make these festive pine cone bird feeders to encourage our feathered friends to visit more often. And because it’s the holiday season, we adorned our bird fe

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

How To Get Rid of Bagworms In Your Lawn

When it comes to getting rid of bagworms it is important to understand what they do and the damage they can cause. Learn more about bagworms

Planting Trees for Long Lives

A scientist shares her discoveries about successful transplanting.

Top Five Pieces of Gear Every Arborist Should Own

We understand arborists don't have time for small talk – you've got a job to do. You are better enabled to perform that job well when you have obtained the appropriate gear.

Ask an Arborist: Why Should a Leaning Tree Concern You?

ISA Certified Arborist Getth Nelson tackles this question for one of our customers.

Take All Root Rot Is Back

It was the late 1990s and a new disease was being reported in St. Augustine in Texas. It went by the name of take all root rot or take all ...

Why are so many trees falling during storms?

Arborists say the trees around us today can be under stress for a number of reasons, making them more susceptible to wind events such as yesterday’s storm.

‘The world and our species need an Evergreen Revolution’

The world and our species need an ‘Evergreen Revolution’ that uses the science of the present and the future to feed us and our fellow humans.

3 steps to safely prune a tree

Winter is a good time to prune cracked or damaged branches from trees. Before you decide to tackle the task, make sure you can do it safely, for you and the tree.