193 articles on "tree"

What to Do When Tree Roots Invade Your Sewer Lines

You may have learned to love your maple tree like family, by watching it grow strong over the years. However, not only does the outside look strong, but the roots are strong as well and capable of doing damage when invading your sewer lines. Many hom...

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Share Your True Colors

Share Your True Colors by: Megan Corwin Don’t you just love the leaves changing colors in the fall? Here in the Midwest we are almost at the peak of leaf peeping season. The trees are showing their true colors – glorious yellows, reds, and o...

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Too Much To Do In London!

Too Much To Do In London! by: Martin Kleinman No one can truly say they know London well. To know London completely is impossible. London changes faster than pigeons descending into the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Home to inhabitants for over...

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Giving Your Chinese Elm Bonsai the Best Care - Part I

The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is one of the most popular trees available for doing bonsai. Year after year the Chinese elm is among the top trees for producing bonsai. Experienced bonsai artists sometimes recommend this particular plant to newbi...

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The Best Guide To Growing A Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree - Part II

In my earlier report on the way to nurture your Chinese elm bonsai we talked about the right way to water your bonsai and the sunlight needs of your bonsai. In this article we'll talk about some important and vital topics such as re-potting and ...

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Adventures in Bolivia

Adventures in Bolivia by: Sandin PhillipsonAs a graduate student, I finally had the opportunity to work on a project in southern Bolivia. Although I had spent previous summers camping alone while conducting fieldwork in remote areas, this was to...

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Trees in the Home Landscape

Trees in the Home Landscape by: Paul Duxbury Trees add so much to the home landscape! They provide shade, clean air, habitat for wildlife, value to your property, and even memories. If your yard does not have any trees at the moment, you may wan...

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Caring for a Living Christmas Tree

The Christmas season brings with it many decisions to be made. Among them is, "What type of Christmas tree should I put up?" This year, consider a living Christmas tree. Not only will you enjoy it through the holidays, but a living tree can be plante...

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The Three Main Parts Of A Tree

The Three Main Parts Of A Tree by: Paul Curran Trees can be broken down into three main parts: the roots, the leaves and the woody structure between them. The roots' function is to bring raw materials-water and mineral salt dissolved in wat...

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Protecting Our Spiritual Sapling

Protecting Our Spiritual SaplingRobert Elias NajemyWhen we plant a young tree sapling, we need to protect it from the various dangers to its safe survival. One danger is the lack of water. We need to see that it is watered frequently, until it is abl...

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