The great Sequoia Trees have been a wild phenomenon for thousands of years. These age-old trees are one of the largest and tallest trees in the world. The ancient Sequoias of California are the largest living things by volume on Earth. Many adventure enthusiasts and families travel to Sequoia National Park to witness these amazing… Read more »
With environmental issues on the rise, it is important to do everything possible to help conservation efforts. It is no secret that the bee population is on the decline, and it ย has even been rumored that robotic bees will eventually be used in place of the real bees. There are numerous reasons behind the decline,… Read more »
Summer is nearing its end which means it is time for fall garden preparations. There are many steps you must take during this time to ensure the health and longevity of your garden. Colder months are ahead, and it is time to prepare your lawn and landscaping. To make sure your landscape is ready, make… Read more »
Summer has officially started and now is a great time to enhance your homeโs curb appeal. Curb appeal is your homeโs visual attractiveness as seen from the street. This is important for all homeowners, whether you are planning to sell or not. Enhance Your Homeโs Curb Appeal Summer has officially started and now is a… Read more »
A company called BioCarbon Engineering, founded by NASA and Lockheed Martin engineer Lauren Fletcher, wants to use drones to replant trees in deforested regions throughout the world. At first glance the idea might sound a bit too ambitious, but Fletcher believes the drones could serve as invaluable tools in the fight against deforestation. BioCarbon Engineeringโs… Read more »
Vines are pretty easy to grow, which is a good start. All you have to do is make sure to plant them in loose, well-draining soil, according to HGTV. Different types of vines may need to be planted at different distances from each other, so make sure you consult the packaging before you plant. For… Read more »
Weather Conditions To have success in late-season planting, you need consider the conditions. Cold, wet weather is ideal for tree planting, which makes some of the fall days perfect for putting in plants. Ideally, you want to plant four to six weeks before the hard frost is expected, but Todayโs Homeowner suggests that as long… Read more »
Avid gardeners may have noticed that some flowers close their petals during the night, only to reopen once the sun rises. Well, according to The Washington Post, scientists at Hungaryโs Center for Ecological Research have stumbled upon the same phenomenon occurring in trees. While they were testing the effectiveness of lasers to measure the treesโ… Read more »
Getting any project done on a budget can be a challenge, especially when it comes to landscaping. Lots of times with large landscaping projects, unforeseen issues, delays and even new design ideas during the ninth hour can drag your project out and cause you to spend way more than you planned. But, with these helpful… Read more »
With 2016 here at our doorstep, it is time to start thinking about your resolutions, if you havenโt already done so that is. You should consider planting a tree as one of your resolutions. If you have been paying attention to our blog, you will have noticed that 2015 was a rough year for trees…. Read more »
Now that we are in the last week of December, we cannot help but reflect on the year we have had and the state of the world around us and if our recent blog posts are any indication, it has been a rough year. Unfortunately, we have some more tragic news to report concerning Californiaโs… Read more »
