A shade tree is a large tree whose primary purpose is to provide shade in the form of shelter from sunlight. Shade trees are typically found in warm climates, where excessive heat and direct sunlight ... Read More >
What You Need to Know About Ticks: Preventative Care and Lyme Disease Awareness
In the United States, May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. This means that it is a great time to learn more about ticks and the diseases they can spread. In this blog post, we will further discuss ... Read More >
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 5 Historical Gardens from Across the Globe
It is well known that cultures can be experienced and explored through food, music, and traditional customs, but often overlooked is the rich opportunity to appreciate and learn from cultures through ... Read More >
Forest Bathing: How Connecting with Nature Impacts Human Health
Forest bathing, or "Shinrin-yoku" in Japanese, is a practice that has become popular in recent years for its many benefits to human health. This simple practice of taking in the atmosphere can be done ... Read More >
Tree Topping: What Is It and Why Is It Bad?
If you're a tree lover, then you've probably heard of the term tree topping. But what is it, and why is it bad? Tree topping is the practice of cutting off the top branches of a tree in order to "even ... Read More >