How not to kill your tree

Incorrect pruning, particularly topping, is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will ...

Can Epsom Salt Really Help Mums Bloom Better? Here’s When It Works—and When It Doesn’t

Want fuller, brighter mums this fall? A simple dose of Epsom salts might do the trick. Learn how this easy garden hack can ...

How to cook, freeze or pickle plant scraps instead of throwing them away

Many of the scraps that people throw away from garden vegetables are actually edible. And they can be cooked, frozen or ...
Southern Living on MSN

What To Do If Your Tree Suddenly Starts Oozing Sap In The Fall

Sap is the 'blood' of a tree, helping to move nutrients from the roots to the limbs. Some sap is not unusual, but excessive ...

Get to the root of saving trees during construction with these tips from a master gardener

Mature trees that are protected before land clearing begins and until construction is completed will be an asset for the property.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

After the L.A. Fires, Locals Turn to Native Plants to Help Shield Homes From Flames and Clean Contaminated Soil

Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild ...
Outdoor Life

The Best Tree Saddles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The author testing the Black Belt Ultimate. Photo by Erik Barber I’ve been hunting exclusively from a tree saddle since 2018, when I was lucky enough to kill a beautiful 8-point buck on opening day of ...