California needs forests to fight climate change, but they are going up in smoke

California's record wildfires pose a problem for the state’s plan to use its forests to help offset climate-warming emissions.
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Gardener urges homeowners to rip out harmful plant that is spreading rapidly in US: 'The kind of education folks need'

"I removed ours… so glad I did!!" Gardener urges homeowners to rip out harmful plant that is spreading rapidly in US: 'The kind of education folks need' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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Want Healthier Trees Come Spring? Here’s When to Prune Them

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...
Bonner County Daily Bee

Landscaping: Think ahead with fire-resistant plants

Succulents: Hen and chicks make the ideal fire-resistive plant. With other succulents, such as rockcress, Moss rose, Sedums ...