When one comes across anoak tree(Quercus spp.), most canidentifywhat it is compared to other trees, but many don't know that there are a variety of oaks. Not only can it be difficult to identify a difference in oak trees if you were to line them up, but many oaks are hybr...
A deciduous tree’s leaves turn red when the weather begins to get cooler because that type of tree does not produce the correct amount of chlorophyll to keep the bushy leaves their vibrant color all year long. It’s not the tree's fault. As the days grow shorter and the sun doesn’t...
rounded crown. The tree spreads out as it grows to a height of 30 to 40 feet. The Kwanzan cherry tree is showy, boasting pretty, double pink flowers that bloom in April. It prefers to grow in the full sun and in moist, well-drained...
Wood Gardening 101: Pine Trees byKendra Wilson Books Required Reading: New York City of Trees by Benjamin Swett byMargot Guralnick How to Identify a Tree ID Trees Tree Secrets Tree School Juniper Green Mound Juniper Bonsai Tree $29.00AUDfrom Brussel's Bonsai Nursery ...
Identify crossing branches and remove the weaker branch. Make the cut just outside the branch collar, which is the slightly swollen area where a branch meets the stem or trunk of the tree. Do not leave bare, unproductive stubs since these serve as entry points for wood decay organisms. Make...
Over a few years all of the tree above that spot will die. If it happens high in the tree it will in time create a picturesque dead top, for birds of prey to use as lookouts, but if it is lower down most of the tree will be killed – it’s the luck of the draw. To ...
Pine Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them First, it is essential to identify the fungal disease invading your pine tree. The last thing homeowners want is a disease spreading to their healthy trees. Infection can spread through the soil, air, rain, and even contaminated pruning tools. If yo...
What are planaria and how do you identify them?Planaria are a variety of flatworm that are considered a pest by the majority of aquarists.These flatworms can quickly multiply in number and, as you will soon learn, can be dangerous to other members of your aquarium....
The result is a discolored, sometimes sunken, area of bark on the southwest-facing side of the tree. Young trees, newly planted trees, and thin-barked trees such as cherry, crabapple, honey locust, linden, maple, mountain ash, and plum are prone to sunscald. How to Protect: You can ...
A wooden plank bridge is another option that is a little easier to build if you are spanning a wider distance. Or if you want something a little more elaborate, a rounded wood bridge with red railings is stunning. 6 | Install Paths ...