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Are American Native Trees Doomed?

November 12, 2025 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

For generations, our native trees have shaped the landscape and the life within it, from the chestnuts that once fed both people and wildlife, to the elms that arched over city streets. Today, many of those giants exist mostly in memory. Chestnut blight, Dutch elm disease, and emerald ash borer have each taken their turn, […]

Filed Under: Gardening Theory Tagged With: Native Trees, Trees

How to Help Wildlife and the Environment Most With a Small Yard

February 24, 2023 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

If you’re gardening to help wildlife and your larger local ecosystem, having a smaller yard may seem like a major hindrance. Can you even make that much of an impact without acreage or a larger property? We’re here to say that yes you can! But there are specific things to do, ranging from the plants […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tips Tagged With: Ecosystem, Homegrown National Park, Trees

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I'm Andrew, a home gardener who got fully obsessed with native plants during the pandemic and I'm now sharing my progress and what I've learned. My interests include utilizing natives in formal as well as naturalized settings, and using native trees and shrubs to support wildlife.

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