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Trees
Above ground, trees and shrubs perform important environmental services by providing food and shelter to people and wildlife, oxygenating the air, and beautifying the landscape. Below ground, their roots open up critical passageways for the movement of air, moisture, and soil food web members.
10,768 Questions
Why did people used to paint the bottom of their trees white?
This is called "whitewashing". It was to discourage insects from attacking the tree. The white was an insecticide mixture, about the consistency of a heavy motor oil. Yea, and the 'paint' was harder on the tree than the incects.So they quit doing this. This is not an insect issue. It was a special paint used on decideous trees that kept the bark near the ground from cracking during a frost. It reflected sunlight that could warm this area up and make it expand.
How do you repair a small scrape on highly polished myrtle wood?
If the fibers are cut, a "Dutchman" will need to be installed. This is similar to putting in an inlay, Another piece of wood with a matching grain is cut out and a "pocket" for the piece cut into the damaged piece to accept the new piece. This requires a skilled woodworker for a near perfect match.
How many seeds does a cherry have?
It usually has one seed inside it depending on what kind of cherry it is.
What is the Latin name for 'Alaskan weeping cedar'?
Cupressus nootkatensis is the Latin name for the English phrase "Alaskan weeping cedar." The binomial, Greek and Latin, scientific, taxonomic name translates literally as "Nootka cypress" in English. The pronunciation will be "koo-PRES-soos NOOT-ka-TEN-sees" in Church and classical Latin.
Start with trunk then apply the leaves and bark. You want the bark to be a little swilrly. Then after done with these steps then apply color to the tree.
What two things on a tree do bark protect?
The tree itself and the insects that live under and around it.
Do Deciduous trees keep their leaves all year?
No. Only evergreen trees keep their leaves all year
The Latin term from which the word derives, "decido", means, "to fall off"!
Which fertilizer do you use on Ficus trees that have matured outside?
For mature Ficus trees grown outside, you can use a balanced fertilizer with a formula such as 10-10-10 that contains equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Apply the fertilizer in the spring and summer months during the growing season, following the manufacturer's instructions for the correct dosage. Also, consider using a slow-release fertilizer to provide nutrients gradually over time.
Does a McClellan saddle tree have separate parts?
A McClellan saddle tree is made up of five wooden parts. The pommel, two side bars, and the cantle (which itself is comprised of two parts joined together with an iron strap). The entire affair is then covered with rawhide which is sewn together using rawhide lacing. This method of tree construction remained constant for the duration of the McClellan's history with the US Army 1859 - 1945.
What is the flower of ghaf tree?
The flowers of ghaf tree are said to have medicinal qualities.The flowers are small in size and yellow or creamy white in colour.
Yes, "hardwoods" are woods that have and lose leafs. A "softwood" has green needles etc. year round. Hardwoods can be soft an soft woods can be hard in density.
How much of the stem should be removed when deadheading Buddleia?
I take just the spent blooms being careful to not damage current or immature blooms. If all the blooms on a "frond" are dead, I take them all in one cut about midway along the stems. Buddleia is fairly resilient. You would really need to be aggressive to cause significant trauma to the plant. It's easy to keep the plant in check while deadheading. If you see a limb that is out of control take it off during deadheading.
Is wood found everywhere in the world?
No. Depending upon latitude, there is an elevation above which trees do not grow. This is referred to as "the tree line", as in: "Our backpacking club hiked a trail that took us above the tree line".
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What does a yew tree look like?
A yew tree is a small, coniferous trees that are relatively slow-growing. The long-lived trees have reddish-bark, and flat, dark green leaves.
What was the old name for the 2 wood?
Brassie. Although, the historical name for the club that was the closest equivalent to today's 2-woods, a modern 2-wood is not a brassie club - the brassie was very different from a modern 2-wood. But in loft, appearance and use, the brassie is the antique club that is most related to a 2-wood. "Brassie" is most commonly applied to pre-20th Century times.
