Backyard Tree Planting Program

If you’re a renter, you might assume that planting trees around your home is a decision driven entirely by your landlord. But tenants are often the ones who notice where shade would make hot summers more comfortable and where thoughtful landscaping could improve curb appeal. Read on to learn how you can encourage your landlord to plant trees around your home and how LEAF makes it simple.

When a branch snaps, a tree doesn’t heal the way we do. Instead, it adapts. Read on to learn about the remarkably effective, long-term strategy that trees use to deal with injuries, and why proper pruning can make or break it.

Human activity has been impacting our climate for generations. While it is well known that trees help mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon, the question of which trees do this best is rarely discussed. Does species matter? Are native trees better than non-native trees? Let’s investigate!

Spring is just around the corner, and that means warmer weather, longer days and leafy trees! It’s also the time of year when some people start wondering, “Is there something wrong with my tree?” Of course, the answer to this varies by tree, but here are five common spring tree concerns along with advice on how to tackle challenges.

You might think you know Kentucky coffeetree, honey locust and pawpaw, but are you aware these familiar trees hold a secret dating back to North America’s Ice Age? Their tough or oversized fruits evolved to be eaten and carried by massive mammals that no longer roam our landscapes. Keep reading to explore these lost partnerships and discover how echoes of that ancient world still appear in the trees around us today.