May 10, 2023

The Nature of Oaks

By Al Todd In his book Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy, entomologist and longtime University of Delaware professor, talks about “host” trees – trees that serve […]
April 19, 2023

Understory Trees

By Robert Corletta and Al Todd Cape Loves Trees is not just about big shade trees. Yes, their ecosystem services are undeniable and they are a […]
April 15, 2023

Honey, I Killed the Lawn

By: Stacey Wildberger The need, if there ever was one, for sweeps of massive lawns has passed.  The lawn does nothing to support wildlife, it harbors […]
March 25, 2023

Stop! Drop that Rake!

By: Stacey Wildberger Resist the urge to clean up the garden this spring.  Those stems we left standing last fall, the ones with the seed heads […]
March 21, 2023

Pruning Tips

Winter offers us a different perspective, an unobstructed opportunity to observe our trees.  We can see the branches more clearly, discerning their form, health and any […]
February 15, 2023

Spring Ephemerals

by: Stacey Wildberger Before I share my favorite spring ephemerals we should answer the question – what is a spring ephemeral? Spring ephemerals are perennial woodland […]