Joshua trees strike a mesmerizing figure across the landscape. Their spiny tops and every-which-way branches make them look like something from a fantasy picture book. These iconic plants require some time, however, to reach that otherworldly appearance. They rely on a specific chain of events to achieve pollination, and from there, they grow in bursts […]
You no longer have to pray they make it without you. Source: How to keep houseplants alive while you’re away | TreeHugger
Do you think you have what it takes to pass this junior arborist test? Take the test to find out. Read these fast facts on tree history, biology, and uses to brush up on your tree knowledge. […] Source: Could You Pass This Junior Arborist Test? • Arbor Day Blog
The world’s oldest known tree is an ancient bristlecone pine named Methuselah that lives at 10,000 feet above sea level in California. Estimated to be around 5,000 years old, the elder tree’s location… Source: Photo: This is what the world’s oldest tree looks like | TreeHugger
If a tree dies in the desert, will anyone notice before it’s too late? Source: The Mystery of the Dying Mesquites – Cool Green Science
“Bogan removed a very large tree limb that had fallen on our house and trimmed a couple more large tree limbs in back for a price that was less than half that of another quote we received. They left our yard clean of debris and even straightened out the gutter that has been dented. We’re […]
Here are some guidelines for removing dead wood, but recognizing that individual species may differ is important to remember. Source: When to Prune – Tree Care Tips & Techniques at arborday.org
After selecting the right tree and carefully planting it, early pruning is the most important thing you can do for a young tree. Source: Annual Tree Pruning Steps from Planting to Maturity – Tree Care Tips & Techniques at arborday.org
Eight basic tree pruning tips to help you prune correctly. Source: Keys to Good Tree Pruning – Tree Care Tips & Techniques at arborday.org
If you are a plant lover but are one of the 35 million Americans that the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates suffer from hay fever or if you have another pollen allergy, don’t despair. There are still ways you can enjoy gardening. Here are some suggestions. Source: How to garden with allergies | […]
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