Four Trees that make me go Woah!!

There are 60,000+ tree species around the globe, making it hard not to be amazed by their diversity, uses, adaptations, and unique appearances. In this article, I’m going to highlight 4 trees that have always captivated me for their form, resilience, and remarkable adaptations.

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“Lichen? Moss? Why are you on my tree?”

On a winter hike at your local park or preserve you notice small green circles on the trunks of nearby trees. Upon closer inspection you notice leaf-like structures in a circular fashion. Congratulations, you have just found the…

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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

For the tree to survivethe coming months of less water absorption from frozen soil, no rain, and reduced sunlight, the tree must dramatically reduce its energy needs. The cooler weather and shorter days trigger the trees to stop producing and start reclaiming the existing chlorophyll nutrients.

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5 Tree Watering Methods Ranked Worst to Best!

Water is one of the most important resources for a tree’s health and vigor. Without sufficient water, a tree will stop growing and eventually decline to its death. However, on the flip side, too much water for a tree and its root zone can also lead to a tree’s decline. As with many things in life, proper tree watering is about finding that balance and being somewhere between too little and too much watering. Let’s go over 5 different ways to water a tree from worst to best! 

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