leaves much larger than those usually seen on traditional hedges. Even when sheared into formal shapes, the English laurel exhibits an exuberant, bushy appearance, adding a welcome spot of feisty color to Southern California landscapes. A fast-growing shrub that is drought tolerant once established, English laurel does need regular watering during the early years, and prefers full sun or partial shade. Healthy plants may exhibit some leaf droop after transplanting, but quickly recover if left alone.
Week 2 reading: woody plant growth and development; shoot system. I find knowledge of the shoot system and its inner workings in woody plants to be important to understanding how why they grow the way they do. The shoot system supports everything on the plant including buds, leaves, flowers and fruit. It also functions in the transport of water, minerals and nutrients and in the storage of nutrients. The stem is where visible above ground growth occurs. Growth occurs through meristematic tissue
TALKING ABOUT? WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?” Timothy cried out. “Please, Mr. Barren, watch your language here in court.” the toad said. “Now how do you pleaded?” “My client pleads not guilty your honor.” A Weasel said coming through the wall of shrubs. “I'm sorry I'm late sir, but the kids needed to be feed before I left the
diminishing every known health problem to man – high blood pressure, heart disease, certain cancers, and memory loss due to aging. It is also known to boost the immune system through its anti-oxidant properties. Plant Taxonomy Aronia or chokeberries are shrubs that are indigenous to North America’s swamplands. It has two main species and another one, a hybrid of the two genus. A fourth variety is another hybrid that is being cultivated in some areas in the United States and Europe. The berries can be
Designing a Garden for the Blind Nature is so beautiful. It is unfair that due to uncontrollable circumstances, some people are unable to fully enjoy it. That is up until now. With the new wave of handicap focused services such as restaurants for the blind, even the blind can experience life the way it should be experienced, which is why I have designed a garden for the blind, or Jardin de la Nuit(Garden of the Night). I will begin explaining my design by describing the path that has been chosen
My love of plants began with one little ragged looking 3g azalea, named Sherwood Cerise. It had outgrown its container and was taller than customers wanted, untrimmed and a little sparse for that reason. It resembled some of the beautiful bonsaied Japanese maples, twisted and contorted and lovely. I planted it for strange reasons (after a childhood of gardening, I’d sworn off plants forever), one being that I couldn’t resist its structural beauty. That was the proverbial snowball that got my
pieces. In shock, the gentle rustle of leaves stopped, leaving the forest in a silent moment of apprehension. All around plants froze, for the tallest tree of the forest had broken! Suspicious and now fearful of the ever growing Yew, some of the low shrubs shifted their roots away from them. Others agreed and began the slow trek out from under the gaze of the mighty
I looked back to see that Midnight had made it through the brush with no problems what-so-ever. Must be nice to be as small and as sleek as a cat sometimes, I thought as I watched her lick her front paw while staring at me from atop an old deadfall log that was halfway rotted. She soon finished cleaning herself, as so did I, and then she gave me a meow if as saying, Move your ass, girl, before taking off through the pines. I followed her ascension up a hill and through the spruces, but found
Seraphina shifted her wings closer to her back, looking around as she walked down the empty street. Her wings, usually a mixture of dark brown and dirty blond, were covered in dust and mud. She couldn't wash them herself, she needed someone else to help and ever since she left the flock, she had no one to help clean them. Her flock had kicked her out after she had helped a demon, which was strictly forbidden. She had been on the run ever since then, too scared to show anyone or use her wings. She
In the deepest part of the forest, there lives a girl. She was only 12 years old, hair color of a pale corn, and eyes of a dark shade of hazel. Her skin color is a light tan, with a few scratches and patches of dirt. The dress she wore is a simple white dress with some pink lace around the hem of the dress. It was covered with stains from the forest. The child didn’t have any shoes or anything covered her feet. That didn’t bother her. She always watches where she stepped, and she likes the feeling
How many differences can people see with just their eyes? For example, take a coconut tree and an oak tree and compare them. Anyone can spot the obvious differences between the two trees such as one grows coconuts, and the other does not. Many differences between the trees, however, take more than the eye to find. The age difference between the trees can not be spotted by just looking at a tree. A person would need to cut the tree and the count the rings on the inside of the wood. These hidden similarities
Ayva had heard stories of The Raven Wood. The forest that no one leaves. It’d wrapped it’s dark hands around the kingdom and held tight to the walls that separated the people from the grim silence of the trees. It wasn’t a place for a princess. Her father had told her that, not a place for royals. But she wasn’t a princess anymore and the woods were the only place she knew would allow her to disappear. Looking down at the thick tree’s from her position on the outlying wall, Ayva could see how
The Golden Cheeked Warbler is a very rare and endangered bird. Dendroica chrysoparia, is the scientific name for this bird. The GCW is a small song bird, about 4.5 inches, with a black throat that extends as stripes down the chest, a yellow face, giving it its name, a white belly, a black crown and back, black lines through the eyes, and two white wing bars. The reason the Golden Cheeked Warbler is so endangered is because its entire species nests in the Texas Ashe-juniper and oak woodlands of
Trinity and Blaise knew the consequences that they would have to face for having a child. Trinity and Blaise weren’t ready to be murdered, so when they found out that the other gods found out they were going to have a child. Trinity and Blaise quickly packed their things together and left the temple. Trinity and Blaise decided to go to the place that the other gods would least expect them to be so Trinity and Blaise went to the underworld. They knew a person from there that owed them a favor. They
The tower of steps was now a steep cliff. At the end of the steps stood a tree covered in red and green electric lights that seemed so far away. She stepped down, one step at a time, shaking the railing, coming closer to the tree. The shiny nickels clanked in her pocket when she reached the cold pavement at the bottom of the stairs. She squinted and saw a yellow sign with red writing across the street that said “Jitney’s Drug Store”. There was no sign of any activity on the dirt road, so she began
Adam Kirkland Wilson Knight ENG1113 RYAK 9/2/16 Inside the Fire The sun shone brightly in the sky, and sounds and smells of spring wafted through the air to caress the senses of a young boy walking into town. Thick mud left over from the previous evening's showers quickly had begun to dry, and the boy couldn't help but stop for a moment to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the bustling forest trail. Squirrels began to chatter excitedly, and knocked acorns from their already tentative perch among the
? Arborist businesses provide a wide range of tree services. They can include tree removal, trimming, pruning, cutting overgrown branches, and other services. It might seem like manual labor to some, but these services are actually quite technical. They are, however, not light work -- being part of a tree service requires both mental acuity and physical strength. There are many reasons why people hire a tree service business. Trees that are infected, dead, or growing dangerously close to property
The Woodley Forest was a place filled with open, grassy fields and areas packed with clustered trees. Suddenly, a hedgehog emerged from a shallow burrow in the ground and began scavenging for a scrumptious dinner consisting of worms, snails, and insects. The hedgehog dug into the ground with his small paws and found himself the meal he had been searching for. Then, a swift fox came scurrying into the meadow and glanced around, hoping to find something that could prompt some excitement after his uneventful
Important Rental Equipment needed for Trimming Large Trees For the normal homeowner, trimming huge trees can be an overwhelming task in light of the fact that they don't have the right gear. While a hand saw and some solid pruners can easily handle most little trees, larger trees require serious equipment. Because of this, numerous individuals choose to bring in an expert tree-trimming company. Tragically, this can be very cost prohibitive, and not everybody can afford to buy the best possible
Visiting a waterfall, especially on a hot sultry day, can be a favorite way to spend a day. You get in your car, drive for miles, then get out and walk the remainder of the way to a waterfall. Civilization has cleared and marked a pathway for you and the many thousands like you who have come to enjoy these named landmarks. Rarely do you get to enjoy the natural beauty of one by just stepping out into your own backyard. Behind my house, barely noticeable, is a trail leading through the woods to a