Why You Should Plant Oak Trees

These large, long-lived trees support more life forms than any other trees in North America. And they’re magnificent.

When I arrived years ago at the piece of land I now garden, I saw it as a blank canvas and set about madly planting things, imagining my efforts would bring every square foot to life. I did not understand then that the heavy lifting had already been done — and probably by some blue jay, or maybe a squirrel.

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