Chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to building a garden for moths. With the majority of moth species performing their duties at night when most humans are sleeping, it’s no surprise that we tend not to think of them as pollinators, hustling to collect nectar and pollen from our gardens under the cover of darkness. We should begin considering moths, though, when landscaping for wildlife.
Read MoreWe're all familiar with the adage “leaves of three, let it be.” And we all know that this refers to Poison Ivy, one of our most irritating (quite literally) native plants.
The urushiol oil from the plant is one of the most common allergy problems in the U.S. The oil...
The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is truly one of the most fascinating of any of our native wildlife.
In a typical year there are four generations of monarch butterflies hatched. The first three generations, born in the spring and summer months, live on average just 2-6...
Autumn is the best time of year to plant trees.
From late September until approximately December 1st (or until the ground freezes) conditions are most favorable for planting due to cooler temperatures and adequate rainfall. The soil is also warmer in the fall than in the spring...
With all of the rain we have had lately, you may have noticed fungi and mushrooms popping up everywhere.
While visiting a property under easement today, we found this Giant Puffball, or puffball mushroom. Common in late summer and fall across yards, meadows, fields, and...
We often hear landowners mention the need to "clean-up their woods."
Generally, they are referring to fallen trees and large limbs that have fallen onto the forest floor. While we understand the aesthetic reasons for wanting to tidy up, removing this material from the woods is...