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Common Trees in North and South Carolina In North and South Carolina there exists the largest variety of tree species in the country. This is mostly due in part to the huge differences in climate experienced by the region. The varying climates create different types of soil which mean different types of trees can prosper.…
Estimating the age of a tree Most people are aware that counting the circles on the inside of a tree trunk can lead you to an approximate age of the tree. The science behind this is that every year trees generally create a new coating of bark. Finding out the age of a currently healthy…
Interesting Tree Facts Trees are exceptionally good for not just the environment but for wildlife as well. One of the most common trees is the English oak. This beauty can support close to 300 different species of insects. While most of us don’t appreciate insects, you have to keep in mind how many other animals…
Popular Trees & Myths Part 1 Trees represent life, health, and purity. Through the ages therehas been no shortage of legends, myths, and tales regarding trees. One of themost famous tree myths is that of the banyan tree. According to legend thebanyan tree was often kept company by none other than Buddha. The most commontale…
How to Hire a Professional Tree Care Company Hiring a tree care company can be a stressful thing if you don’t know much about the business. Unfortunately there are many scammers out there as well as other companies that give everyone a bad name. However, if you follow these simple tips you should be able…
Tree Protection Against Winter Storms Trees are beautiful, majestic objects of nature. Unfortunately when a winter storm hits, they can be weapons of mass destruction. You’ve probably seen images in the newspaper or on tv of trees that have fallen on cars or homes causing massive amounts of damage. As a home or property owner,…
The World’s Oldest Trees (Part 1) Trees are a testament to what mother nature has to truly offer. So it’s especially fascinating when we can see these large, beautiful, works of art. Methuselah: This tree is over 4, 000 years old. It’s located in the white mountains of California. Sarv-e Abarqu: This is a cypress…
Noticing When Your Tree Has Problems One of the best ways to notice if your tree has any minor or major problems is to look at other trees on your property that appear normal to you. Tree problems may come in the form of many appearances including: Discolored leaves during peak growth months (summer, spring) …