Whatever the variety, the first step to ensuring the enjoyment of your newly purchased tree for years to come is planting it right.

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion—all in a smaller space than you think you need. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster ...

Starting an avocado pit in soil is faster and easier than starting it in water. Choose an 8-inch terracotta or clay pot and ...

Choosing the right tree for your property starts with evaluating your planting site's conditions. Research tree species that match your site's sunlight, soil, and size limitations. Inspect potential ...

While spring is generally considered the ideal planting time for fruit trees, if you didn't get around to it then, you'll get another chance this fall. Planting fruit trees in the fall is particularly ...

Planting forests with diverse species can help ensure their success, according to a new study published May 18 from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and The Nature Conservancy. The ...

In 2021, The New York Times referred to trees as “stationary superheroes” in the increasingly difficult fight against climate change. As catastrophic events like wildfires, flooding and heat waves are ...

The vast majority of forest restorations contain just one tree species—leaving them vulnerable to pests like the emerald ash ...

The trees use this carbon dioxide and the oxygen from photosynthesis. The carbon dioxide is stored in the trees. The amount of carbon stored is reduced. The process is well understood. However, there ...

Robert J. Lister Academy students will plant sugar maple trees for Portsmouth's Arbor Day, showcasing their Maple Syrup ...