A strong, healthy tree is a beautiful sight to behold, especially when the leaves are swaying in a gentle breeze. We know the leaves typically fall off every autumn and regrow in the spring, but does tree bark grow back? Is there anything that can be done if your trees lose large patches of bark?…
Walnut trees are well-known for their tasty fruit – the walnut! These trees are excellent ornamental trees that provide plenty of shade and will attract wildlife. If you’re thinking about planting one, you may be wondering where the best place to plant a walnut trees is? The most common walnut trees include the black walnut…
Cutting down trees for firewood can be both rewarding and challenging. But what about that dead tree in your path? Can you process it into firewood? It’s dead, most likely not viable for any other use, so why not cut it up and burn it? You can use dead trees for firewood, but you should…
Wherever there are trees, there are bound to be insects. When you’re out in the summertime or walking through the woods, it is evident that bugs are present, but there are some trees that insects love even more than they like bothering you! While trees in general attract variety of bugs and insects, these are…
You won’t be the only one weeping if you prune your large trees at the wrong time of year. Large trees are known to ‘weep’ sap out of large cuts if their branches are cut during their active growing season. When actually is the best time to prune large trees? Always prune large branches from…
Have you ever wondered whether a tree could still thrive without all of the branches that make it appear the way it does? Branches are a significant portion of any tree, and they may just be more crucial than you think. Perhaps the real question is, is there a scenario where a tree could even…
We all know what a tree is, but do we, really? As you will see, nailing down a single definition for such an extraordinarily broad and diverse collection of species within the entire Plant Kingdom is impractical if not impossible. Still, why are trees called trees? Trees are called trees because they are tall, perennial,…
Air plants are definitely gaining popularity, especially among those born without a green thumb! These interesting plants do not need a pot or soil to grow, getting all their nutrients from the air. So, where exactly do you plant an air plant that doesn’t need soil? Indoors, air plants love to be planted near a…
If you have experience with bonfires, campfires, fire pits, or fireplaces, you know some firewood puts off a lot of smoke while others seem to burn with no or very little smoke. Have you ever wanted to know which firewoods burn the cleanest? If so, you’re in luck because we have a list of 9…
While it’s nice to soak up the sun on a warm summer day, we can probably all agree that it’s a wonderful feeling to sit underneath a tree and soak in that shade. We all know of the popular trees like oak and maple, but did you know that other trees like ash trees are…