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Here's When Pruning Trees in Summer Is OK—and When It's Not, According to an Arborist

Here's what to consider before pruning your trees in summer. Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked ...
Phys.org

Trees use summer solstice as natural calendar for growth and reproduction

UK beech trees typically lose less than 5% of their seeds to Cydia because the cycles starve the moths into low numbers ready for masting years. But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase ...
The Advocate

For bright summer color with less work, try planting trees and shrubs rather than flowerbeds

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to keep them looking nice. A lower-maintenance way to provide landscape color is ...