How Much Oxygen Does One Tree Produce?

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When is it a fact trees are important for our survival, many people wonder of how much really a tree can contribute to the human species. Trees produce oxygen which is what humans inhale as well as they inhale carbon dioxide which is what humans create. The trees need us as we need them. We both wouln't be able to survive without the other. The amount of oxygen produced by a tree depends on several factors, but here are some typical calculations.

The atmosphere of the Earth has a different composition from that of other planets in part due to the biochemical reactions of Earth's organisms. Trees and plankton play a big role in this. There are different answers for this and many people who have come to different answer but the truth is a tree is plays a mayor role in the survival of more than 1 human. The amount of oxygen produced by a tree depends on the species of tree, its age, its health, and also on the tree's surroundings. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, "a mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year." Here are some other quoted figures regarding the amount of oxygen produced by a tree:

"A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 lbs./year and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support 2 human beings."

- McAliney, Mike. Arguments for Land Conservation: Documentation and Information Sources for Land Resources Protection, Trust for Public Land, Sacramento, CA, December, 1993

"One acre of trees annually consumes the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent to that produced by driving an average car for 26,000 miles. That same acre of trees also produces enough oxygen for 18 people to breathe for a year."

- New York Times

" A 100-ft tree, 18" diameter at its base, produces 6,000 pounds of oxygen."

- Northwest Territories Forest Management

"On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four."

- Environment Canada, Canada's national environmental agency

"Mean net annual oxygen production (after accounting for decomposition) per hectare of trees (100% tree canopy) offsets oxygen consumption of 19 people per year (eight people per acre of tree cover), but ranges from nine people per hectare of canopy cover (four people/ac cover) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to 28 people/ha cover (12 people/ac cover) in Calgary, Alberta."

- U.S. Forest Service and International Society of Arboriculture joint publication

Source: about.com

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Flower Eating

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Its true  some flowers can be eaten, flowers have been used as food or combined with foods for many years it goes back thousands of years in the chinese, greek, romans, latin america cultures.Many countries use flowers even in their traditional dishes.

Some flowers can be sweet, spicy, herbacious or can add some colors or nice scence to the food. It can be surprising.

Many petals get to be used in salads, teas or maybe just as decoration on deserts, the people on the culinary arts use flowers as an inspiration.

This is a list of many flowers that are edible:

·       Allium

All blossoms from the allium family (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) are edible and flavorful! Flavors run the gamut from delicate leek to robust garlic. Every part of these plants is edible.

·       Angelica

Depending on the variety, flowers range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose and have a licorice-like flavor.

·       Anise hyssop

Both flowers and leaves have a subtle anise or licorice flavor.

·       Arugula

Blossoms are small with dark centers and with a peppery flavor much like the leaves. They range in color from white to yellow with dark purple streaks. 

·       Bachelor’s button

Grassy in flavor, the petals are edible. Avoid the bitter calyx. 

·       Basil

Blossoms come in a variety of colors, from white to pink to lavender; flavor is similar to the leaves, but milder.

·       Bee balm

The red flowers have a minty flavor. 

·       Borage

Blossoms are a lovely blue hue and taste like cucumber! 

·       Calendula / marigold

A great flower for eating, calendula blossoms are peppery, tangy, and spicy — and their vibrant golden color adds dash to any dish. 

·       Carnations / dianthus

Petals are sweet, once trimmed away from the base. The blossoms taste like their sweet, perfumed aroma.

·       Chamomile

Small and daisylike, the flowers have a sweet flavor and are often used in tea. Ragweed sufferers may be allergic to chamomile. 

·       Chervil

Delicate blossoms and flavor, which is anise-tinged.

·       Chicory

Mildly bitter earthiness of chicory is evident in the petals and buds, which can be pickled. 

·       Chrysanthemum

A little bitter, mums come in a rainbow of colors and a range of  flavors range from peppery to pungent. Use only the petals.

·       Cilantro

Like the leaves, people either love the blossoms or hate them. The flowers share the grassy flavor of the herb. Use them fresh as they lose their charm when heated.

·       Citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat)

Citrus blossoms are sweet and highly scented. Use frugally or they will overperfume a dish. 

·       Clover

Flowers are sweet with a hint of licorice. 

·       Dandelion

Read a whole post about dandelions here: Eating and Harvesting Dandelions. (I am nuts about dandelions.)

·       Dill

Yellow dill flowers taste much like the herb’s leaves.

·       English daisy

These aren’t the best-tasting petals — they are somewhat bitter — but they look great!

·       Fennel

Yellow fennel flowers are eye candy with a subtle licorice flavor, much like the herb itself.

·       Fuchsia

Tangy fuchsia flowers make a beautiful garnish.

·       Gladiolus

Who knew? Although gladioli are bland, they can be stuffed, or their petals removed for an interesting salad garnish.

·       Hibiscus

Famously used in hibiscus tea, the vibrant cranberry flavor is tart and can be used sparingly.

·       Hollyhock

Bland and vegetal in flavor, hollyhock blossoms make a showy, edible garnish.

·       Impatiens

Flowers don’t have much flavor — best as a pretty garnish or for candying.

·       Jasmine

These super-fragrant blooms are used in tea; you can also use them in sweet dishes, but sparingly.

·       Johnny Jump-Up

Adorable and delicious, the flowers have a subtle mint flavor great for salads, pastas, fruit dishes and drinks.

·       Lavender

Sweet, spicy, and perfumed, the flowers are a great addition to both savory and sweet dishes.

·       Lemon berbena

The diminutive off-white blossoms are redolent of lemon — and great for teas and desserts.

·       Lilac

The blooms are pungent, but the floral citrusy aroma translates to its flavor as well.

·       Mint

The flowers are — surprise! — minty. Their intensity varies among varieties.

·       Nasturtium

One of the most popular edible flowers, nasturtium blossoms are brilliantly colored with a sweet, floral flavor bursting with a spicy pepper finish. When the flowers go to seed, the seed pod is a marvel of sweet and spicy. You can stuff flowers, add leaves to salads, pickle buds like capers, and garnish to your heart’s content.

·       Oregano

The flowers are a pretty, subtle version of the leaf.

·       Pansy

The petals are somewhat nondescript, but if you eat the whole flower you get more taste.

·       Radish

Varying in color, radish flowers have a distinctive, peppery bite.

·       Rose

Remove the white, bitter base and the remaining petals have a strongly perfumed flavor perfect for floating in drinks or scattering across desserts, and for a variety of jams. All roses are edible, with flavor more pronounced in darker varieties.

·       Rosemary

Flowers taste like a milder version of the herb; nice used as a garnish on dishes that incorporate rosemary.

·       Sage

Blossoms have a subtle flavor similar to the leaves.

·       Squash and pumpkin

Blossoms from both are wonderful vehicles for stuffing, each having a slight squash flavor. Remove stamens before using.

·       Sunflower

Petals can be eaten, and the bud can be steamed like an artichoke.

·       Violets

Another famous edible flower, violets are floral, sweet and beautiful as garnishes. Use the flowers in salads and to garnish desserts and drinks.

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Houseplant Appreciation Day (February 10th)

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The holidays are over. The decorations have been put away for another year. The house looks a little plain, a little drab. In the greyishness of January, your eye catches something in the corner of the room. Why, it's a houseplant! Funny, but with all of the holiday hubabuloo, you've all but forgotten your houseplants.

Today is THE day to get back to tending to, and loving your houseplants. And, it's also a day to appreciate just how special and important they are. They are therapeutic, lifting your mood and outlook. They add warmth and a calming effect. If you are a gardner, they give you an opportunity to play in the dirt, until spring arrives in the far, distant future.

Growing houseplants is pretty easy. They need a little sunlight, water, occasional nutrients, and a little love..

How to Celebrate Houseplant Appreciation Day:

There are lots of ways to celebrate and enjoy this day. They include:

· Start by making sure that the houseplants you already have, are well watered. Give them a special treat today... a little fertilizer.

· If you do not have any houseplants, or just have a couple, buy a new houseplant (or two) on this day).

· Learn more about the benefits of houseplants to your health.

· Stand by your houseplant and breath in the air! It's giving off oxygen.

· Teach your kids about growing and caring for plants.

· Give a houseplant to a friend, especially the elderly or shut-ins.

· Talk to your plants. Yes, people believe plants respond positively, when you talk to them.

Origin of  Houseplant Appreciation Day:

 

This holiday was created by the folks at The Gardener's Network

It was created for two reasons:

1.      To remind people after the holidays, that their forgotten houseplants need a little attention.

2.      To celebrate beneficial houseplants and to encourage growing houseplants.

Mulch

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Every year Mulch is used on houses in flower beds, around trees and nurseries. Mulch besides providing a good and clean look on our gardeners it also protects it because it prevents erosion, controls weeds, adds nutrients and holds water in the ground.Shredded mulch is usually sold as single, double or triple shredded.

 Mulch is usually applied towards the beginning of the growing season, and is often reapplied as necessary. It serves initially to warm the soil by helping it retain heat which is lost during the night. This allows early seeding and transplanting of certain crops, and encourages faster growth. As the season progresses, mulch stabilizes the soil temperature and moisture, and prevents sunlight from germinating weed seeds.

Materials used as mulches vary and are made differently.  depend on use, availability, cost, appearance, the effect it has on the soil including chemical reactions, durability, combustibility, how clean it is some can contain weed seeds or plant pathogens.

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Give the Gift Of A Tree - NYC Initiative

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NYC started an initiative to get donations in form of trees for NYC and the five boroughs. This iniciative started as a way to donate these trees not only for parks but for the city its self , play grounds and schools of the area.

To donate you can help without leaving your desk:  DONATE A TREE

AS THEY SAY: " Plant A Tree, Write A Book, Have A Child.... "

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Tree Planting Where One Was Removed

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Many Homeowners love their trees and when trees get ill, about to die, drying up or need removal, homeowners maybe want to replace it with another tree.

So is it a good idea to plant a tree where another one was removed? 

There are many factors that you have to take under consideration before making this decisions because it may not be a good idea and it doesn't work for everyone, results vary.  

In most situations when a tree gets removed they may also ask to remove the stump but the truth is that stumps are difficult to remove 100%, even when the stump isn't visible to the human eye. Many trees have extensive root systems located underground. It also depends on the soil and if that spot still have nutrients for your new tree. Another factor is that if a tree died in that particular space it may be for a certain reason maybe a fungal infection that can affect your new tree and resulting on another dead tree.  Planting a new tree may result in killing it, the new tree's roots wont be able to grow since the old tree's roots are still underground, removing underground roots involves other expensive procedures. It's better for you to plant a new tree either in another completely different spot or maybe a little close to the one you had previously but always consult a tree expert so he studies the area and advises you on what step to take. 

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Best and Safest Trees To Plant On Your Home

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If you are looking to plant a tree on your property the first question that comes to mind is which tree will be the best to suit your property.  We should start with the fact that the tree you plant needs to be a native of Region.  Uncommon species may get ruined with time and cause other problems like insects, disease or brittle... and also kill other plants to its surrounding as well as not lasting long.  Make sure that you also pick a tree depending on your yard size.
Lets also estate that there is no such thing as a perfect tree because all of them have different characteristics sometimes, a tree can grow slower or faster than expected. 
Just have in mind that trees also need up-keeping, many times a tree can die by not giving it the correct care and maintenance, this can harm it forever. 

Some of the most common and safest trees anyone can plant are:

• White Oak Tree
• Maple 
• Cider Maple
• Red Oak Maple
• American Holly
• American Elm

The main Reason why these trees can be your best bet is because these trees tend to have long roots under grown, they grow strong and firm. The roots develop and make it safe for you to have them around because you know they will be more danger proof than other trees such as Pines.


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