Question: We noticed a difference in the oak trees. Which one greens up first with the glossy leaves and which one produces all the fluffy stuff? Answer: Most years there it is a matter of weeks ...

Peak to Peak Charter School students, with help from Innovation teacher Kristie Letter, have worked for several years on improving the climate through a tree planting and soil improvement initiative.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

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When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

The best time to plant a peach tree was 10 years ago, but the second-best time is today. Well, only if "today" is in the fall. Compared to other fruit trees, a peach tree can be delicate, so it's ...

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Some experts argue that companies shouldn’t make climate claims when they support reforestation. But there are still other reasons we should be growing more trees. Obviously, trees suck up carbon ...

Basic education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok plant a tree during a prize giving day. [File, Standard] “We chose fruit trees because they not only support the environment but also improve the ...