A tree stump that should be dead is still alive; here’s why ~

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Occasionally, we’ll feature articles of interest here and we think this one is Really Interesting! Within a shrouded New Zealand forest, a tree stump keeps itself alive by holding onto the roots of its neighboring trees, exchanging water and resources through the grafted root system. New research, publishing July 25 in iScience, details how surrounding trees… Read more »

Avoiding the Peak Season Wait

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It’s the end of September and you know the Fall winds are on the horizon.  As you begin packing up the back-yard bar-b-q equipment, your eyes settle on that giant maple tree that drops its leaves all over your roof and yard.  This year, you’ve decided you’re done with raking leaves every other day, it’s… Read more »