Mangroves grow along intertidal and coastal waterways as you may have seen them sticking out of the water along the coast. They look like thick-leaved trees on stilts as the tide rushes in around them. Living in the salty water as they do, you’ve probably wondered, do mangrove trees eat anything to stay nourished? Mangrove…
While it may seem like a good idea to maximize your time and do any necessary tree cutting after hours, cutting trees at night is not a good idea. There are many reasons not to cut trees at night, but do you know what they are? The low visibility caused by the dark can cause…
Growing trees can be one of the most rewarding things! You may have wondered at some point, “just what the heck is that green fuzzy stuff growing on the outside of my oak tree?” Well, it’s moss, and there’s a few reasons why it’s there. Moss grows on wet trees and branches out of direct…
I’m sure if you’ve ever done any yard work, you know just how much time and effort it takes. Well worry no more, we’ve got a guide on oak trees and an estimated pricing chart so you can see if you’d rather get that oak tree installed! The cost of an oak tree install depends…
Mangrove trees are a specialized type of tropical tree that grows partially submerged, often in saltwater marshes. Mangrove trees are the only species that can tolerate the high salinity of oceans and seas. So they must love water, but where are some of the most common places to find mangrove trees? Mangrove trees and shrubs…
Acacia refers to a genus of about 160 trees that thrive in tropical and subtropical environments. If you are looking to find the most common places where acacia trees grow, this is the piece for you! Acacia trees are best adapted to tropical and desert climates. These trees can be found around the globe and…
We all love our trees and we want to do everything that we can to make sure that they are in the best shape for the long haul. Watering practices are a big part of tree maintenance and can get a bit tricky if you aren’t properly prepared with the right information about how, when,…
Papayas, the delicious, creamy, sweet fruit can be found in most grocery store produce sections, but have you ever wondered if you can grow your own papaya trees? There are a few places you can grow them in the US, but where do papaya trees grow the best? Papaya trees are evergreen trees native to…
Birch trees are typically prized for their lovely, papery, peeling, oftentimes white bark, and lush green foliage. But the ornamental yard trees are starting to gain popularity with syrup makers and hobbyists alike because they are relatively easy to tap. If you are tapping birch trees for sap, you need to start before the buds…
If you are growing your own papaya trees or merely considering growing them, you probably want to know how long papaya trees last and where papaya trees grow. After putting in the time and effort to grow these plants will you be rewarded with beautiful, broad-leaved foliage year after year, as well as tasty fruits….