Tree Week

My idea of a perfect spring afternoon involves going for a stroll in the park, setting up a blanket under a tree, and cracking open a book. Actually, most of my favorite activities involve being among trees, which makes a lot of sense — research suggests that spending time around trees does wonders for your mental health. When I considered this from my shady reading spot one day, it seemed only natural to launch an ode to trees on Apartment Therapy.

You can return to this page each day to read something new, from an explainer on wood species, to a love letter to leaf-pressing, to an eye-popping glimpse inside a real tree house. The stories we’re publishing this week will open your eyes to the way trees impact — and improve — your life at home. My hope is that scrolling through Tree Week will feel like the equivalent of plopping down under a big old tree to sit and savor the shade.

— Madeline Bilis, Deputy Lifestyle Director