New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and Adapting to the Changes
The 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, released in November 2023, was the first update since 2012. Not surprisingly, the new map reflects warming temperatures.
Environment
Beyond Road Salt: Winter De-Icing Options
How do we manage our landscapes for both human safety and concern for the environmental impact of products like ice melt and deicers on the environment?
Arlington County Forestry & Natural Resources Plan
Arlington County would like your input on the draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan. In order to assure future generations of Arlingtonians enjoy the benefits of nature, the County must identify what needs are urgent, what are aspirational, and how each can be addressed through both long-term initiatives, incremental change and immediate action.
Meet New Arlington County Natural Resources Specialist
Welcome to new Natural Resources Specialist Jennifer Soles.
A top item on Jen’s agenda is updating Arlington County’s list of “Non-Native Invasive Plants,” which has not been revised since 2015. She already has in mind the addition of five invasive plants, which, up until recently, had not been found in the county. Read on to learn more about these species.