Tree diversity helps forests buffer extreme heat and cold, study finds
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...
How changing LA's tree rules could cool more neighborhoods
Expansive tree canopies are crucial for healthy ecosystems and livable cities. Yet, Los Angeles' strict tree planting rules, ...
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Understanding Cold Damage on Apple Tree Health
Recent research has pinpointed how a difference in rootstock and scion cold hardiness is leading to compromised trees post overwintering.
After a long winter, send your houseplants on a summer vacation
Most houseplants are tropical plants that require the warm, somewhat humid conditions of their natural habitat. Inside, they ...
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9 Tips for Visiting Niagara Falls in the Winter (by a Local)
Second, of all the hotels it offers the best view of Niagara Falls. Book a fallsview room and you can even enjoy the Niagara ...
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Cover Cropping and Frost in Orchards and Vineyards
A successful harvest in orchard and vineyard crops begins with a viable spring bloom and fruit set. Given the importance of this stage of crop development, spring frosts during bloom and early fruit ...
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Problem Tree Species
However, just because a tree can grow here, that doesn't mean it will thrive here. Some species are problematic almost everywhere, but we find that some trees respond poorly to our intense heat/light ...