"Ecological gardens should support birds, lizards, amphibians, beneficial insects and small mammals, in addition to ...

Deciding which tree or trees to plant is one of the most important choices you’ll make as you plan an environmentally friendly home. Just as they dominate natural ecosystems, trees dominate the ...

Relocating trees to protect forests struggling with climate change seems promising, but the extreme complexity of ecosystems ...

TRUCHAS, NM. — On the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico, Gordon Tooley manages an apple tree orchard and nursery called Tooley's Trees. When he bought the land in 1991, he ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food security in the face of uncertainty.” A wide range of species present within ...

Oregon’s forests were once full of old-growth, but today, less than 10 percent of old-growth trees still stand, environmental advocacy group Oregon Wild estimates. Despite their essential role in ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...