You don’t want to constantly add wood to your firewood, no matter if it’s a campfire, fireplace, or wood-burning stove. Wood burning fires should be long-lasting and relaxing. Which firewoods are slowest to burn and how long does each one last? Because there are more wood in every square inch of properly seasoned hardwoods, it burns slower […]

The most diverse animal and plant life is found in freshwater ecosystems. Each organism has evolved to adapt to living in water. Particularly trees have a unique relationship with freshwater Trees that thrive in freshwater are often found in swamps. Water levels and flooding are often key factors in their seed dispersal. The most common trees that can grow […]

With their large-open canopy that spans across the landscape and towering heights over you, oak trees are simply full of life. It’s essential to understand that oak trees may sometimes require fertilization in order to grow well and full life. Fertilizing oak trees is essential for their growth. When fertilizing oak trees, the ideal mixture is 12-4-8, which […]

Birch trees are adaptable and hardy trees that are a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers. Birch trees aren’t huge, they can grow to small to medium heights of up to 80 feet and come in many colors. There are 18 species in North America of birch trees, but only a few species have white bark. Paper […]

Oak trees (Quercus species) Oak trees (Quercus spp.) are a popular feature in folk tales, poetry, songs, and for their noble stature and strength as well as long life expectancy. Oaks grow slower than other plants and trees. Oak species grow an average of 12-24 inches each year. However, this growth rate varies between species and growth zones. […]

The idea of smaller trees is becoming more popular in recent years. This is because most trees like to grow large, so how do you keep a blue-spruce tree small? Blue spruce trees typically grow 12 inches per year. You should prune your blue spruce tree every year in the late winter/early summer to keep it small. A […]

With their round cones and small needle-like leaves, Cypress trees look almost like evergreens. However, they are deciduous which means they lose their leaves in the Autumn. Cypress trees are versatile and can be used for many purposes, making them more valuable than pine wood. Milled Cypress wood is water-resistant and decay-resistant. It’s also durable. Cypress wood […]

You might think about planting a palm tree to brighten up your backyard. You might also consider moving a palm tree from one area to another in your yard. These thoughts lead to the question: How can people transport and plant palm trees in their yards? These are the 10 steps you need to take to move […]

The changing of seasons is a common yearly event in many places. However, it can be refreshing to know that not all trees shed their leaves during the winter months. Certain trees will keep their leaves green all year. Evergreen trees have needles that keep their leaves all year. An evergreen is one that shows its leaves […]

Gum trees can be eucalyptus or gum trees. However, not all gum trees can be eucalyptus. Hah! Are you still confused? While most gum trees and eucalyptus are both native to Australia, they are now also grown in the United States due to their useful properties as fuel, pulp, and oil. What is the difference? Non-eucalyptus and Eucalyptus Gum […]