OAK HARBOR - An easy way to plant quality native trees and shrubs is through the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District, which is taking orders for a wide variety of plants for spring delivery.

Trees can improve water quality by acting as a filter for stormwater it absorbs through rainfall or runoff, advocates say. Trees then store pollutants from the stormwater, such as metals or pesticides ...

ensuring accurate water delivery tailored to the needs of each plant. This innovation not only helps prevent over-watering ...