58 articles on "trees"

Western Red Cedar

The Tree of Life - Western Red Cedar (Thuya plicata) is a major species which flourishes in northwestern Montana and because of its exceptional durability has become known as arbour-vitae 'The Tree of Life'. Of Montana's total land are...

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Evergreens To Use For Landscaping

Evergreens To Use For Landscaping by: Paul Curran Evergreen trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in winter). But they are worth their cost because of their year-round beauty, hardiness...

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A Lesson in Sustainability

Scientists are currently conducting a study on loblolly pines. The study utilizes a ring of carbon dioxide generators that surrounds patches of these trees. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of an increase of CO2 in the air on these...

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The Australian King Parrot - An Overview

Australian King Parrots are common and widespread throughout the fringed eastern regions of the Australian continent. These birds prefer a habitat that is heavily forested ranging from Cooktown in Quennsland to Port Campbell in Victoria. They can be ...

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A Brief Overview of the Japanese Bonsai Tree

Contrary to belief, Bonsai trees do not originate from Japan. Discoveries have been made in Egyptian tombs of sketches showing miniature trees in pots. These are thought to have been kept for decorative purposes and the pictures date back to 4000 yea...

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Great Tips to Keep Your Bonsai Plant Healthy All Year Round

Just as with a full grown tree in nature, a miniature bonsai tree will also have a change in appearance including a change in the color of it's leaves, the falling of its leaves in fall, etc. When the seasons change and your bonsai trees move fr...

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Discover The Redwoods Of California For A Piece Of Heaven

From Big Sur to the Oregon border, the redwoods in Northern California stretch across a hauntingly-beautiful landscape. Located close to the city of Fortuna, these magnificent trees achieve their primeval glory in the Northern California redwood fore...

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The Art and Discipline of Growing Japanese Bonsai

Growing miniature trees is only a small part of what the art and discipline of bonsai is all about. The word "bonsai" in Japanese is translated as small tray (bon) to plant (sai) or "to plant in a small tray", but if you have only planted a tree in a...

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How to Prune Pear Trees

In this article you will find out how to prune pear trees. Pruning pear trees can be done several ways. The pruning of pear trees, in the early stages, follows the same pattern as that for apples. Basically, the treatment of established bushes, in a...

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How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars

How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars by: TC Thorn Believe it or not, landscaping can be an important part of a good home security plan. A burglar who is "casing the joint" from the street will choose the house with ...

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