#Tree And Shrub Fertilization

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[lunacoconilla]

imagine if in the next animal crossing we can earn special houseplants from leif if we take care of the flowers on our island really well. 🌱

and we can water them and they actually grow, maybe in 3 different stages? like i need a pothos vine that can grow across my wall and a calathea, a spider plant and a monstera. 🥺🪴

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Safeguarding Calgary Green Canopy- Tree Insect and Pest Removal Services by Evergreen Ltd.

Calgary, with its expansive urban forest, is renowned for its lush, green canopy that enhances the city’s beauty and contributes significantly to the environment. However, maintaining the health and vitality of this urban forest is an ongoing challenge, especially when faced with the persistent threat of tree insects and pests. These unwelcome intruders can cause significant damage to trees, affecting not only their appearance but also their health and longevity. Fortunately, Evergreen Ltd., a leading provider of tree care services in Calgary, offers specialized tree insect and pest removal services to protect and preserve the city’s greenery.

The Importance of Tree Pest Management

Tree pests can cause a myriad of problems, ranging from aesthetic damage to serious health issues for trees. Common pests in Calgary include aphids, borers, caterpillars, and mites, each posing unique threats. For instance, aphids suck the sap from leaves, leading to wilting and reduced growth, while borers can tunnel into the wood, causing structural weakness and potentially fatal damage.

Effective tree pest management is crucial for several reasons:

Preservation of Tree Health: Pests can weaken trees, making them more susceptible to diseases and environmental stress.

Aesthetic Value: Healthy trees enhance the beauty of the landscape, increasing property values and community pride.

Environmental Benefits: Trees play a vital role in carbon sequestration, air purification, and providing habitat for wildlife.

Safety: Pest-infested trees can become hazardous, with weakened branches that pose a risk of falling.

Evergreen Ltd.’s Comprehensive Pest Removal Services

Evergreen Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of services designed to address and eliminate tree insect and pest infestations. Their approach combines the latest scientific knowledge with practical, hands-on expertise to ensure effective and sustainable pest management.

1. Pest Identification and Assessment

Accurate identification is the first step in effective pest management. Evergreen Ltd.’s arborists are trained to identify a wide range of tree pests and assess the extent of the infestation. This involves a thorough inspection of the tree and its surroundings to determine the type of pests present, their population size, and the level of damage they have caused.

2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Evergreen Ltd. employs Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, a holistic approach that combines different management techniques and practices to control pest populations in an environmentally responsible manner. IPM includes:

Biological Control: Utilizing natural predators and parasites to control pest populations.

Cultural Practices: Implementing proper tree care techniques, such as pruning and watering, to enhance tree health and resistance to pests.

Mechanical Control: Removing pests by hand or using tools, such as pruning infested branches.

Chemical Control: When necessary, applying pesticides in a targeted and judicious manner to minimize environmental impact.

3. Customized Treatment Plans

Each pest situation is unique, requiring a tailored approach. Evergreen Ltd. develops customized treatment plans based on the specific needs of the tree and the severity of the infestation. This ensures that the most effective methods are used to eliminate pests while minimizing harm to the tree and surrounding environment.

4. Monitoring and Follow-Up

Effective pest management is an ongoing process. After the initial treatment, Evergreen Ltd. provides regular monitoring to ensure that pests do not return and that the tree remains healthy. Follow-up treatments and adjustments to the management plan are made as needed to maintain optimal tree health.

Common Tree Pests in Calgary

Understanding the common tree pests in Calgary can help in recognizing early signs of infestation and seeking timely intervention. Some of the prevalent pests include:

Aphids: Small, sap-sucking insects that cause leaves to curl and stunt growth. They also excrete a sticky substance called honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold.

Emerald Ash Borer: A highly destructive beetle that targets ash trees, causing significant damage and often leading to tree death if not controlled.

Tent Caterpillars: These pests create unsightly webs in tree branches and feed on the leaves, defoliating the tree and weakening it.

Spider Mites: Tiny arachnids that feed on the underside of leaves, causing stippling, discoloration, and premature leaf drop.

Scale Insects: These pests attach themselves to branches and leaves, sucking sap and causing yellowing and dieback.

Why Choose Evergreen Ltd.?

Choosing the right pest management service is critical for the health and longevity of your trees. Evergreen Ltd. stands out for several reasons:

Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the industry, Evergreen Ltd.’s team of certified arborists has the knowledge and skills to handle a wide range of pest problems effectively.

Commitment to Sustainability: Evergreen Ltd. is dedicated to using environmentally responsible practices. Their IPM strategies emphasize reducing chemical use and promoting natural pest control methods.

Customer-Centric Approach: Evergreen Ltd. prioritizes customer satisfaction, offering personalized service and clear communication throughout the pest management process.

Proven Track Record: Evergreen Ltd. has a history of successful pest management projects, with many satisfied customers who have seen significant improvements in the health and appearance of their trees.

Tips for Homeowners

While professional pest management services are essential for serious infestations, homeowners can also take proactive steps to minimize the risk of pest problems:

Regular Inspections: Regularly inspect your trees for signs of pests, such as damaged leaves, webs, or unusual growth patterns.

Proper Tree Care: Ensure your trees receive adequate water, nutrients, and pruning to maintain their health and resilience.

Prompt Action: If you notice signs of pest infestation, seek professional help promptly to prevent the problem from escalating.

Use Mulch: Mulching around the base of trees helps retain moisture and reduce weed competition, promoting healthier trees that are less susceptible to pests.

Avoid Overcrowding: Planting trees too close together can create an environment that encourages pest infestations. Ensure adequate spacing for air circulation and growth.

Maintaining the health and beauty of Calgary urban forest is a shared responsibility. With the expert services provided by Evergreen Ltd., homeowners and businesses can effectively manage tree insect and pest problems, ensuring that the city’s trees continue to thrive. By combining professional pest management with proactive tree care practices, we can protect our green canopy for future generations to enjoy.

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Nourishing Nature: A Guide to Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs in Your Yard

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April 2024 witch guide

Full moon: April 23rd

New moon: April 8th

Solar eclipse: April 8th

Sabbats: None

April Pink Moon

Known as: Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon of Plants & shrubs, Budding Tree Moon, Eastermonath, Frog Moon, Green Grass Moon, Growing Moon, Hare Moon, Moon of the Red Grass appearing, Moon When Geese Lay Egss, Moon When thd Ducks Come Back, Ostarmanoth, Planters Moon, Seed Moon, Sucker Moon & Wind Moon

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Aries & Taurus

Nature spirits: Plant Faeries

Deities: Anahita, Bast, Ceres, Cernunnos, Hathor, Herne, Ishtar, Kali, Tawaret & Venus

Animals: Bear & wolf

Birds:  Hawk & magpie

Trees: Bay, forsythia, hazel, lilac, pine & willow

Herbs:  Basil, chives, dandelion, dill, dogwood, dragon's blood, fennel, geranium, milkweed & thistle

Flowers: Daisy & sweetpea

Scents: Bay, bergamot, patchouli & pine

Stones: Angelite, beryl, diamond, garnet, malachite, quartz, ruby, sapphire, sard, selenite & zircon

Colors: Blue, brown, crimson, gold & green

Energy: Authority, balance, beginnings, change, fertility, growth, leadership, opportunities, overcoming obstacles, personal skill development, re-birth, self-evaluation, self-reliance, spirituality, temper control & willpower

April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.” Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the “Pink” Moon.

Other celebrations:

• Walpurgis Night - April 30th

Also known as: May Eve

The origins of the holiday date back to pagan celebrations of fertility rites & the coming of spring. After the Norse were Christianized, the pagan celebration became combined with the legend of St. Walburga, an English-born nun who lived at Heidenheim monastery in Germany & later became the abbess there. Saint Walpurga was hailed by the Christians of Germany for battling "pest, rabies, & whooping cough as well as against witchcraft". Christians prayed to God through the intercession of Saint Walpurga in order to protect themselves from witchcraft, as Saint Walpurga was successful in converting the local populace to Christianity. Although it is likely that the date of her canonization is purely coincidental to the date of the pagan celebrations of spring, people were able to celebrate both events under church law without fear of reprisal.

Walpurgis Night is still a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30th in northern Europe & Scandinavia. In Sweden typical holiday activities include the singing of traditional spring folk songs & the lighting of bonfires. In Germany the holiday is celebrated by dressing in costumes, playing pranks on people & creating loud noises meant to keep evil at bay. Many people also hang blessed sprigs of foliage from houses & barns to ward off evil spirits, or they leave pieces of bread spread with butter & honey, called ankenschnitt, as offerings for phantom hounds.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[breelandwalker]

Pink Moon - April 6 2023

Prepare for the blooming season and make sure you take those allergy meds - it's time for the Pink Moon!

Pink Moon

Named for the appearance of spring flowers, in particular the early springtide ground phlox, the Pink Moon often coincides with the first bloom of the season, with trees and fields in flower and a profusion of color returning to the world after the long bleak greyness of winter. Despite the name, the moon itself does not turn pink to match.

The April full moon is also sometimes known as the Paschal Moon, being the first full moon after the spring equinox. The Christian Easter holiday, which has a floating date, occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Moon. Alternate European names for the Pink Moon include Egg Moon and Budding Moon, and some modern pagan traditions call it the Awakening Moon. Indigenous names for this moon include Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin), Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit), Moon When The Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Planting Moon (Tunica), and Frog Moon (Cree).

Farmer's Proverb: A full Moon in April brings frost. If the full Moon rises pale, expect rain.

What Does It Mean For Witches?

The Pink Moon is a time for reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. The world is giving a good yawn and stretch after a long winter's sleep and so can we! Get outside if you can and get some fresh air. Explore your area, especially if there's something or someplace new you've been meaning to try. Revisit old haunts and discover what's changed since the last time you were out and about.

Take a moment to assess your current goals and mark your progress. Celebrate your growth and learn from your setbacks. Assess your boundaries as well. Are you making enough time for yourself? Are you letting things or tasks or people intrude where they shouldn't? Is there anywhere that you should be standing firm but aren't? Balance dedication to your work with playtime and relaxation. Remember that you are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm. Take time to care for your own needs and address those "I'm Sure It's Nothing" health concerns you've been putting off.

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

By the time the Pink Moon comes around, there's either one more cold spell working its' way through or the first true warmth of spring beginning to appear. If the temperatures are rising to sunny pleasantry in your area, it's the perfect time to start planting your garden.

Whether you have a few pots on a patio or a fully-planned plot or just some well-beloved houseplants, get your fingers into the dirt and transfer those seeds and sprouts to a nice fertile home. You can work various kinds of magic as you do, for growth, fertility, prosperity, tenacity, resilience, protection, whatever seems needful. If you grow your own plants for your magical practice, you can also bless them for their intended purposes. If you don't garden (and not all of us do), you can grab your field guide and pruning scissors and go foraging.

For a fun and easy full-moon spell, set out some gallon jugs of potable water to make Pink Moon Water. This will be excellent for watering your garden...and yourself! (Rainwater isn't safe to drink these days, and water collected from wild sources is dicey even if you boil it, but drinking water works just fine.) You can also cast spells for creativity, change, fertility, happiness, adaptability, and growth. Use whatever methods resonate with you and remember that the most important component of any spell is the witch who casts it.

The earth is blooming, so let's bloom with it!

Happy Pink Moon, witches! 🌕🌸

Further Reading:

Pink Moon: The Fascinating Full Moon of April 2023, The Peculiar Brunette

Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2023, The Old Farmer's Almanac

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison

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🌿Inviting Birds Into Your Garden🐦

Birds are essential to a healthy ecosystem, but not everyone takes kindly to them in their gardens. Birds love to eat berries, peck holes in fruits, and scratch up seedlings, but in the permaculture garden we strive to partner with nature to meet the needs of wildlife AND ourselves. Growing food for ourselves at the expense of wildlife has resulted, in part, in the current global food system that doesn't value the humans involved or the ecosystem.

"By attracting birds, small animals, and insects to our yards, we not only increase biodiversity but make our gardens more balanced, disease free, and productive as well." -Toby Hemenway, Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Small-Scale Permaculture

Benefits of a Bird-Friendly Garden

Birds are beautiful! Watching them enjoy your gardens and learning bird language is rewarding and entertaining

Birds keep insect problems in check

Birds loosen the soil as they forage and scratch

Birds provide natural fertilizer

The Combination that Works

"Creating a garden that your winged friends want to call home is easy. You'll need to provide food, water, and shelter. Any of these elements will bring birds to your garden for a visit. But providing all three will make them more inclined to take up residence." -Kris Bordessa, Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living

Keep in mind that birds have different needs! Not all birds eat the same things and their nesting habits vary. So the real key is diversity! Plant a variety of plant types, textures, heights, and seasons of value.

Food

Birds have a varied diet of fruit/berries, insects, and nuts/seeds. Some have more specific diets than others. Some forage for food on the ground and some hunt above ground.

Year-Round Bird Food Sources

Evergreen trees - Provide shelter, protection, and sap for food

Flowers, tall grasses, and herbs - Provide cover for ground feeders, seeds, nectar, and insects to forage

Fruits (late spring through summer) - Blueberries, brambles like blackberries or raspberries, cherries, elderberries, mulberries, serviceberries, and wild plum. Birds LOVE mulberries especially and having them available will help deter birds from your other crops

Fruits (fall) - Aronia berries, dogwood, sea buckthorn, buffaloberry. In fall birds need to build up fat reserves to survive winter, give them a fall buffet!

Fruits (winter) - These are fruits that cling to branches over winter. Crabapple, hardy kiwi, hawthorn, highbush cranberry, medlar, sumac

Nectar-producing plants for hummingbirds - Bee balm, lupine, sage, maple trees, black locust trees

Nuts - Butternut, chestnut, hazelnut, pickory, piñon, walnut. Offer protection, good nesting sites, and insects to forage

Choose plants native to your area!

2. Water

Birds love natural moving water like streams or ponds. Replicate this with a 2 inch deep bird bath with a fountain! Place your bird bath near a shrub so they have perches and an escape route nearby.

3. Shelter & Protection

Birds need shelter from the elements and protection from predators along with their food and water sources.

Tall grass, dense shrubs, tree canopy, and thorny plants act as a save haven. Birds also nest at different heights, so offer a variety of trees and shrubs for them to settle in.

More plant ideas that provide nesting sites, shelter, and protection:

Apple

Persimmon

Rose

Serviceberry

"Without animals, nature just limps along." -Toby Hemenway

Source

[rederiswrites]

Ah yes, spring, that time of year where half of what I do is water things. So far I've watered the strawberries (gotta haul a can), the vegetables, shrubs and trees still in pots, and seedlings and potted plants on the deck (mercifully, a hose), the chicks (scrub waterer, refill, and haul back), the grown chickens (likewise) and the newly planted Solomon's Seal and myoga. Still to water: new planting in the front of the house, the poor eaten fruit trees (hauling cans again, probably six cans worth, over an acre each trip, add fertilizer), and the sheep (fill multiple jerry cans, haul them in a cart several acres across uneven ground). I have literally dreamed of having well-placed water points.

Also shit. Lots of moving shit around. Clean the cat litter boxes, clean out the indoor brooder, finish cleaning the big coop. At least I don't have barn stalls to clean, because I don't have a barn and the sheep just stay on pasture 24/7.

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[nightbunnysong]

What I studied today!

13.08.2024

Beech Forests: Overview

Beech Forests

Beech forests, or Fagetum sylvaticae, are temperate forest formations found from the basal to the montane zones. These forests are often managed for timber and can extend from the hilly to the upper montane zones, sometimes reaching the tree line.

Structure

Tree Layer: Dominated by phanerophytes, particularly beech (Fagus sylvatica).

Shrub Layer: Also composed of phanerophytes like rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and cornel (Cornus mas).

Herb Layer: Includes hemicryptophytes and geophytes, such as cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.) and violets (Viola spp.).

Moss Layer: Features mosses like Hylocomium splendens and Pleurozium schreberi.

Ecological Disturbances

Forestry: Intensive logging and management can alter forest structure and biodiversity.

Infrastructure: Roads and trails can fragment habitats and introduce invasive species.

Alien Species: Non-native plants and animals can disrupt ecological balance.

Beech Forest Types in Italy

High-Montane Beech Forests: Found at elevations above 1,500 meters.

Montane Beech Forests: Located between 1,000 and 1,500 meters.

Sub-Montane Beech Forests: Situated between 600 and 1,000 meters.

Climax Subnatural Vegetations: Naturally developed beech forests without direct human intervention.

Syntaxonomy

Class: Quercus robur - Fagetum sylvaticae Includes mesophilic and thermophilic forest vegetation in temperate macrobioclimates, extending to Mediterranean zones.

Suballiance: Ostryo carpinifoliae - Fagenion

Description: Submontane beech forests dominated by Fagus sylvatica and Ostrya carpinifolia, found in calcareous and primitive soils.

Distribution: Southeastern Europe and Prealpine regions of Italy (Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia).

Ecological Characteristics:

Tree Layer: Diverse with deciduous trees.

Shrub Layer: Less developed, marking the limit for lianose plants.

Herb Layer: Rich with hemicryptophytes and geophytes, supporting species of thermophilic woods.

Geoelements: Includes Central European, Euroasiatic, circumboreal, Mediterranean montane, and Illyrian components.

Climate: Prealpine with abundant rainfall from spring to autumn.

Bioclimate: Mesotemperate, ranging from subhumid to hyperhumid.

Substrates: Calcareous morainic soils and fyscioid soils with subacidic or neutral pH, fertile and well-structured, with mull calcic and forest humus.

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Late birthday gift for @ndoandou

Happy birthday! Have a little Keef shenanigans.

Jadean springs were characterized by warm sun and a breeze that could, at times, carry a hint of winter's chill. The current weather nearly perfectly encapsulated such a description, yet the early spring winds did little to bother the budding life in the royal greenhouse. The small green sprouts of new plants were poking up in places, while the hardier trees and shrubs kept the place from looking too barren.

Seated within the house of gentle warmth and stillness was the oddest pair of friends, of brothers, and of twins one would ever lay eyes on. Despite matching hair and eyes, similar bulky physiques, and even a shared name, the two men were quite visibly opposites. The gentler of the two sat at the little round table in the greenhouse with his ankles politely crossed at he shoveled pastries into his mouth with obvious relish. Despite being dressed down, he kept his undershirt buttoned up to his neck, maintaining the appearance of a gentleman, whether purposefully or not. His fluffy, unkempt bangs hung low over his wide, doe-like eyes like a shield from the world. Kind Keith kept his posture upright and proper, looking every bit as princely as the first prince of Jade should as he reached for yet another scone with his right hand.

His unlikely companion, however, was quite the rogue in appearance. Side-swept bangs framed the corners of sharp, dark eyes, while a dashing undercut displayed the darker roots of the Keiths' shared silvery-olive hair. The more abrasive of the two sat sprawled in his chair, delighting in the warm sunlight shining through the glass panes of the greenhouse roof. He had discarded his usual cravat when dressing down and, in contrast to the Nice Keith, had unbuttoned the top of his shirt, leaving his firm, broad chest bared to the crisp air and spring sunshine. A half-eaten tea sandwich flopped onto Mean Keith's plate from his left hand as he turned his attention to his timid twin, who had just gotten his attention with a soft noise.

"Um..."

"...?"

The second prince of Jade peered dispassionately across the small table at his brother, but not uncaringly. Never uncaringly. Despite being the younger of the two (by four minutes), Mean Keith often found himself looking out for his little bitch of a- sensitive twin brother. It was mere days ago that he had come across him in the palace halls looking more worried than usual. Mean Keith wondered vaguely if his Kind counterpart was forced to worry for the both of them at times.

When pressed, he had admitted to overhearing evidence of a certain noble embezzling funds from their medicinal plants and herbs research program. Although Nice Keith had ordered an investigation on the matter, while there was no shortage of suspicious activity that pointed toward (and more or less proved, in both Keiths' opinions) the noble's guilt, there was not enough evidence to persecute him based on Jadean law.

The eldest prince was angered at his inability to do anything, especially when the crime was harmful to the citizens of their kingdom. The research program was meant to advance knowledge in the field of medicine throughout all of Jade. It was especially important for those in the northern part of the country, which experienced rather frigid winters while having less fertile soil as the land neared the border of Obsidian. The second prince was angry as well, of course. These kinds of people were nothing more than trash, harming others to get ahead. They were slippery, too. And he knew how to deal with them.

Mean Keith pulled his distressed twin in for a hug when he noticed he was clenching and unclenching his fists at his sides, trembling with frustration. Nice Keith leaned his head against his brother's shoulder, trying not to lose his composure at the helplessness he felt. After a few moments, the younger spoke.

"Lemme deal with this one."

Nice Keith quickly pulled away. "You can't just walk in and start stabbing people, you know! You could get in a lot of trouble!"

Mean Keith frowned. "Is that what ya think of me? I ain't that dumb, ya know. I'll think of somethin', so you just keep focusing on your plants."

The first prince of Jade huffed in exasperation and gratitude towards his sibling. "Thanks. Sorry for pushing the hard work on you."

"Ya didn't. "

Nice Keith smiled gently... then gasped in horror. "I'm late! I was on my way to a meeting! With the researchers!"

He took off running down the hall (which was rather uncouth, but the Kind prince would rather die than be rude by making people wait on him), shouting behind him. "Sorry, I've got to go!"

At present, Mean Keith had to stop himself from grinning as he recalled the other's clumsiness. He returned his attention to his overly-polite sibling across the table, who was sweating and beginning to nervously press his fingers together. It was obvious he wanted to ask something, contemplating his words.

"Spit it out."

Nice Keith relaxed a bit at his brother's usual brusque demeanor. His eyes trailed hesitantly over the younger's casual attire. (It should be noted that Mean Keith wore outfits with his boobs out more often than not, like today.)

"...Does your chest not get cold?"

Silence met his timid question.

"..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"What typa question is that...?"