David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

Reforestation can fight climate change, uplift communities and restore biodiversity. When done badly, though, it can speed extinctions and make nature less resilient. By Catrin Einhorn A tree planted ...

Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more attractive and inviting with the addition of at least one gorgeous, shady tree. It's an element ...

Autumn brings renewed vigor to the garden. Trees ignite in fiery hues. Asters and sunflowers erupt with autumn blooms. Even our vegetable gardens regain productivity. The crisp nights and cool days of ...