When you start a fire, whether it’s in a fireplace, campfire, or for your wood-burning stove, the last thing you want is to have to add more wood constantly because it burns up too fast. A wood burning fire should be relaxing, long-lasting, and provide plenty of heat. So, which are the slowest burning firewoods…
Coconuts are well known throughout the world. They are the iconic symbol of a tropical environment, hanging in bunches on enormous coconut palm trees. Did you ever stop to wonder where in the world coconuts grow? Coconuts grow on the coconut palm tree. These trees typically only grow in tropical regions from 25 degrees north…
Deciduous trees are typically described as ‘trees that lose their leaves during the winter months.’ But did you know some deciduous trees keep their leaves during the winter? Most deciduous trees either lose all or most of their leaves during the winter. In extreme cases, certain deciduous trees keep all of their leaves during the…
Freshwater ecosystems contain some of the most diverse plant and animal life. Every organism has adapted to a life filled with water to one degree or another. Trees, in particular, have an interesting relationship with freshwater Trees that grow in freshwater are typically located in swamps. Their seed dispersal is often dependent on water levels,…
The maple tree. Home of the best syrup on the planet! Of course, an opinion, but one held worldwide by many. There are 128 species and they can live up to 400. Here, we’ll answer an important question; do maple trees need sun or shade? Maple trees generally grow between hardiness zones 3-9 in the…
A tall and stately tree, silver oaks can grow over 100 feet tall with a 30-foot spread of nice cool shade. They thrive in moderately dry, tropical climates such as Florida and California. But silver oak trees have more uses than just a pretty shade tree. Silver oak trees, also called silk, silky, and southern…
Have you ever wondered about the amount of water you should be giving your citrus tree or, more specifically, your orange tree? Especially as a new orange tree owner, this is a great question and one that might seem a little bit confusing at first. So, how much should you water an orange tree? A…
As you are probably very aware, trees can require quite a bit of maintenance when they have sustained damage. If you are looking for some quick, simple steps to save a tree with stripped bark, you might be wondering what solutions are out there! Here are five simple steps to save a tree with stripped…
Deforestation is a common practice all over the world and is directly related to the need we have for wood-based resources. That’s why it can be tough to ask the question why when thinking about this practice. Something so common is easy to overlook, but have you thought about why people cut down trees? Trees are cut…
Oak and elm trees are both picturesque and can be found in landscapes all across the United States. If you’re choosing between an oak and an elm tree for landscaping or building material, it is important to know their distinctions so you can pick between the everlasting elm vs. oak differences. Elm trees grow taller,…