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The loss of so many of our ash trees lately brings home the message why it’s so important that we don’t overplant the same few species. The emerald ash borer has wiped out millions of ash trees in ...

The majority of fruit trees prefer a balanced, well-draining soil, but there is one variety that thrives in clay — and it's ...

Planting native trees in your yard is one way to rebuild the local ecosystem with plants that thrive in your area. Native trees attract a diverse variety of birds, providing them with shelter and even ...

On Friday, we celebrated Earth Day. The upcoming Friday is Arbor Day. Both of these days are meant to draw attention to the importance of protecting our environment, with Arbor Day highlighting the ...

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If you're planning to add trees and shrubs to your yard, now is the time to do it. Planting in the fall gives them time to get established, and, when spring arrives, they will flourish. This season, ...

Fall is marked by the slow, beautiful change of green foliage to vibrant colors. As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, leaves stop making chlorophyll, a pigment responsible for the ...

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