Some people view gardening as a constant battle against Mother Nature. Magazine articles are titled “The War Against Weeds” or “How to Beat Bad Bugs.” Many of the pleasant activities associated with gardening are called “chores.” Hours of effort and work are put into making plants do what they really want to do anyway: [Continue]
Many people dream of building a home in the woods. As cities and suburbs expand, more and more wooded areas are being developed into residential lots. But the construction process can be deadly to nearby trees. And unless the damage is extreme, instead of dying immediately, the trees could decline over several years, making it [Continue]