Espaliered pear tree, RHS Garden Wisley, England. Today, espaliers are used primarily as decorative accents in the landscape. They function as living sculptures – but less involved than topiary – and are especially effective against blank walls. What is the purpose of pruning fruit trees? The primary purpose of thisRead More →

“Common” figs, including ‘Brown Turkey”, ‘Celeste’, Brunswick’ and ‘Mission’ do not need pollination. Their fruit develops with insect help. “Caducous” figs, including ‘Smyrna,’ ‘Calimyrna’ and ‘Marabout’ require a tiny wasp to crawl inside and perform pollination. Do you need a male and female fig tree to produce figs? Edible figsRead More →

This special needle shape, along with a waxy coating, allows the evergreens to conserve water during summer and winter, which is needed for that continued photosynthesis process. So because they can conserve more water than their deciduous counterparts, their leaves stay green and remain attached longer. What happens to evergreensRead More →

Lianas have a competitive advantage compared to trees because they do not invest as much energy in making large stems to support themselves — instead they use the architecture of their host trees. Rooted in the soil, lianas also compete with their host trees for water, nutrients and other belowgroundRead More →

It does no significant damage. It will rough up the bark a little bit. It kind of depends on the type of tree you are climbing. It bites into soft bark more. How do you know if a tree stand is safe? Check for an expiration date on your harnessRead More →

Small evergreens (especially pines) are also vulnerable. However, nearly all small trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage when food sources are scarce and rabbit populations are high. Rabbits feed on the tissue between the bark and the wood. What trees can Bunnies not eat? When it comes to trees,Read More →

Avocado is a green, pear-shaped fruit often called an “alligator pear.” It is loaded with healthy fats, fiber and various important nutrients. Where does avocado come from originally? The OG Avocados Were From Mexico Researchers believe Puebla, located in South Central Mexico, to be the motherland of the avocado, whereRead More →

The word orangutan means ‘person of the forest’ and orangutans are perfectly adapted to their habitat. Their long arms and feet like hands allow them to grasp branches mean they travel with ease through the forest canopy. … This allows light to reach the forest floor, which helps the forestRead More →