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An average maturing tree under optimal conditions can transport up to 10,000 gallons of water only to capture about 1,000 usable gallons for the production of food and adding to its biomass.

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

The most common nuisance weed is the Dandelion. Properties infested with this weed, along with tall grasses could still be cited as unsightly by the City of Beaumont if vegetation is over 6 inches ...

Learn expert strategies for fishing slop mats for largemouth bass with frogs, flipping jigs, and Texas-rigged plastics.

Nurtures soil with rich decay. Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, ...

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago.

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even ...

We saw die-back in trees coming out of winter. In some cases, it is environmental stress from drought stress and winter ...

A number of Colorado municipalities use goat herds to provide weed control and fire mitigation on open space lands.

Evergreens are so often overlooked as the green supporting shrubs that prop up our more glamorous summer stars. And, sure, we ...

Sure it's poisonous and invasive, but to me, pokeweed is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden. Here's why I love this ...