Avoid hasty decisions when dealing with trees damaged by ice or wind

In the aftermath of a severe ice or wind storm, many homeowners ask a simple question about their trees: Will they survive? That question arises from the initial impulse to “get this mess cleaned up.” But hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Follow these simple guidelines in administering first aid to your trees after a storm. More …

Find the best native plants to help wildlife
for your area

The National Wildlife Federation Plant Finder website allows users to plug in their zip code and find the best native plants specifically for your area that attract butterflies and moths and the birds that feed on their caterpillars, based on the scientific research of Dr. Douglas Tallamy. More …

Restore nature with a layered landscape

A layered landscape can optimize your property’s potential for carbon sequestration and storage.

• A landscape designed with as many plants as possible—especially trees and shrubs—maximizes the carbon drawn from the atmosphere during the process of photosynthesis.

• Retaining the organic matter that those plants produce, including fallen leaves, benefits the environment by contributing to carbon storage.

• Keeping leaf litter, in particular, recycles nutrients, builds the soil, and provides habitat for overwintering insects.