A paper published in 2019, estimated that there is enough land on Earth to support an extra trillion trees to capture carbon. But in the rush to grow trees, people ignored the supporting environment ...
One day this summer, shortly after noon, the angle of the sun must have been just right: It allowed Ben Harris to see shadows inside dozens of protective tree tubes that he and Amish farm boys had ...
Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.
A treetop view off a hiking trail in Lake Vermilion State Park in Minnesota, showed a valley of aspen pine trees that run up to the shore of a 61-square mile lake featuring dozens of islands. The ...
Farmers always strive to do more with less. Sometimes our commitment to sustainability even allows us to make something from nothing. That’s what I’ve learned from tree farming in Zimbabwe. I didn’t ...
Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors.
When life gives you lemons, make sure you save those seeds. Have you dreamt of a citrus grove in your own backyard? Or have ...
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 ...