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Arbor Day Foundation

  • Community Tree Recovery

    Helping Restore Florida's Panhandle

    This story is from the March/April Arbor Day Foundation Newsletter. Sign up for the Arbor Day e-news to get more stories right to your inbox. OCT. 10, 2018, WAS A TERRIFYING DAY for the residents of…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | February 12, 2020
  • Holiday

    8 Sustainable Ways to Recycle your Christmas Tree

    Each year, 25 to 30 million live Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. And the debate continues whether it’s more sustainable to buy a live tree or an artificial tree. Artificial trees can…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | December 26, 2019
  • Holiday

    History of the Christmas Tree

    Guest post by Gail Lopez, Landscape Designer Decorated evergreen trees are such a part of Christmas, it’s hard to think about the holiday without them. Their lush green branches and woodland aromas grace homes,…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | December 11, 2019
  • Tree Campus K-12

    Fostering Future Tree Planters

    This story is from the November/December Arbor Day Foundation Newsletter. Sign up for the Arbor Day e-news to get updates right to your inbox. THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT CHILDREN have a connection to nature. You…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | October 31, 2019
  • Misc Trees

    News from the Arbor Day Foundation

    This is an excerpt from the November/December Arbor Day Foundation Newsletter. Sign up for the Arbor Day e-news to get the full edition right to your inbox. Norway Spruce Norway Spruce was so loved…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | October 30, 2019
  • Tree Planting

    Why It’s Great to Plant Trees in the Fall

    For many people, spring has become the default season when it comes to planting or gardening, understandably so. Harsh winters and the lack of vegetation makes us excited to refresh our gardens and landscape…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | August 28, 2019
  • Trees and Wildlife

    What a tree is to a bird

    Guest post by Gillian Martin of Tree Care for Birds. Not everyone cares about birds.  Understandably, some are even considered a nuisance and pose very real conflicts for people.  But pause to consider this. …

    By Arbor Day Foundation | August 13, 2019
  • Tree Planting

    How to Plant a Privacy Hedge

    Are you looking for an affordable way to create privacy in your yard? There are several benefits to plant a privacy hedge in the landscape. Evergreen trees or shrubs can provide privacy from street…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | August 5, 2019
  • Landscape Design

    5 Tips to Landscape with Trees

    Trees are a beautiful and affordable way to add color, texture, and life to your yard. With so many options to choose from, finding the right tree can become overwhelming. With some careful planning,…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | July 31, 2019