1. No tree dies of old age. They are generally killed by insects, disease, or people. They are the longest living organisms on earth. The California Bristlecone Pines and Giant Sequoias are believed to be the oldest trees in the world; their age has been estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 years. The average tree in […]
Month: October 2013
New Ways to Use Fall Leaves! Create Leaf Compost!
Many people confuse leaf mulch with leaf compost – but the two are not the same. Mulch is made strictly from plant material and is generally better for insulation, while compost is created by mixing plant materials with other organic materials such as kitchen scraps; compost is better for enriching and improving soil. To make […]
New Ways to Use Fall Leaves! Create Leaf Mulch!
Leaves. Chances are, if you’re a homeowner, you have a lot of them lying around right about now. Here something new you can do with them instead of throwing them away! Create leaf mulch, which you can use to insulate tender plants in the winter, while enriching the soil. Leaf mulch decomposes lowly, creating Mother […]