#best mulch for your houston

[bdhlandscapingus]

Upgrade Your Outdoor Area with Expert Landscaping in Houston and The Woodlands

When it comes to creating a beautiful, functional outdoor space, professional landscaping is the key to unlocking your property's full potential. Whether you're in Houston or The Woodlands, expert landscapers can bring your vision to life with creativity, precision, and attention to detail. At BDH Landscaping, we specialize in designing and maintaining breathtaking landscapes that reflect the unique style and needs of our clients. Our team of skilled landscapers takes pride in delivering top-notch service, ensuring every project is a success from start to finish.

Why Choose Professional Landscaping in Houston?

Houston's diverse climate and landscape present unique challenges and opportunities for homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces. With the right landscaping solutions, you can create a lush, vibrant yard that thrives year-round, adding both beauty and value to your property.

Here are some of the benefits of hiring professional landscapers in Houston:

Tailored Designs – Every home is different, and so are the needs of each landscape. Professional landscapers understand how to create custom designs that complement your home’s architecture, making the most of your outdoor space.

Drought-Resistant Solutions – Houston's warm climate can be tough on plants, but expert landscapers can recommend water-efficient plants and irrigation systems to keep your yard green without wasteful water use.

Enhanced Curb Appeal – A well-maintained landscape can boost your property’s curb appeal, making it more attractive to visitors and potential buyers if you’re thinking of selling.

Increased Property Value – Investing in professional landscaping not only makes your outdoor space more enjoyable but can also increase the value of your home. Beautiful landscapes are often one of the top features homebuyers look for.

Top-Notch Landscapers in The Woodlands

The Woodlands is known for its natural beauty, and having a landscape that blends seamlessly with the area's lush surroundings can elevate the appeal of your home. Our team at BDH Landscaping has extensive experience working in The Woodlands, creating outdoor spaces that capture the serenity and elegance of the area.

Here’s what makes our landscapers in The Woodlands stand out:

Native Plant Knowledge: Our experts have in-depth knowledge of local plants that thrive in The Woodlands' environment. By choosing the right plants, we ensure your landscape not only looks beautiful but remains low-maintenance and eco-friendly.

Comprehensive Services: From hardscape installations to garden design, we offer a full range of services to meet all your landscaping needs. Whether you want to add a stone pathway, a water feature, or a new patio, our team can handle it all.

Sustainable Practices: We are committed to using environmentally friendly landscaping practices, helping you create a beautiful space while preserving the natural ecosystem of The Woodlands.

Customized Landscaping Services for Every Need

At BDH Landscaping, we understand that every client’s vision is unique. Whether you’re looking for a simple garden refresh or a complete landscape overhaul, our professional landscapers are equipped to deliver outstanding results.

Design and Installation: We work closely with you to develop a customized design that suits your style, budget, and preferences. Our installation team then brings that design to life, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.

Maintenance Plans: Keeping your landscape pristine requires ongoing care. We offer tailored maintenance plans to keep your outdoor space looking its best throughout the year, including lawn care, pruning, mulching, and more.

Hardscaping: Enhance the functionality and visual appeal of your yard with expertly installed hardscaping features like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor lighting.

Conclusion

Whether you're in Houston or The Woodlands, Professional Landscaping in Houston can transform your outdoor space into a personal paradise. At BDH Landscaping, we combine creativity, expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver landscapes that stand the test of time. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let our expert landscapers The Woodlands bring your dream landscape to life!

[basepaver]

mulch black

Black mulch is long-lasting premium decorative mulch that helps to enhance mulch black color using a carbon-based dye that is kid and per-friendly. Black mulch offers a modern touch to the landscape and also improves your curb appeal. If you want to buy black mulch near Houston and surrounding areas we are one of the best landscape suppliers in Houston and the surrounding areas. One yard of mulch can cover almost 100 square feet at 2 inches thick; most of our customers are homeowners, landscapers, contractors, landscaping companies, etc. Black mulch used in garden pots, front yard landscape, backyard landscape, modern landscape etc.

[mediocre-writerr]

better half of me [lexie grey]

lexie grey x fem reader

requested: hi there can I request a Lexie grey x fem reader imagine where reader is marks sister and moves from Houston where she was working previously and gets a job in Seattle so when she arrives she flirts and sleeps around with all the nurses, but then she meets Lexie and falls deeply in love with her and stops sleeping around and tries to pursue Lexie but one day sees her and mark in bed together so she starts sleeping around again, and when the plain crashes Lexie makes it out alive, because reader saved her and when they get back reader confesses to Lexie, and if it’s possible could u write a time skip where they have a bunch of kids and are happily married?

trigger warning: slight mention of alcohol addiction

*not my gif*

You don’t remember what happened on that plane. How you guys got in the middle of the woods with your plane split in half. Everything was blurry, but you saw mostly everyone: Meredith, Cristina, Arizona, your brother Mark, and Lexie? 

Wait...where’s Lexie? 

You immediately shot up, ignoring the pain that you felt in the right side of your body. You tried walking normally when you started to limp. 

“Woah, woah, Y/N!” Mark comes over and you finally look at your foot and hand.

Your hand was impaled by the pieces of the plane metal. It was numb. Your whole hand was numb, but you didn’t care about that. So was your foot, you couldn’t feel it. But you didn’t care, all you cared about was trying to find Lexie. 

“Y/N, we need to get that out of your hand. It’ll cause serious damage,” he tried to stop you from whatever you were doing.

“No, I can’t. I got to-I got to find,” you start to say, but trail off.

He sits you down on the mulch ground before you can protest, “This is going to hurt,” he whispers. 

He pulled the metal plane out before you could even realize what was happening. You let out a piercing scream, he immediately ripped a piece of fabric from his scrubs and wrapped it around your hand. 

Before you knew it he did the same thing with your foot, “You need to rest Y/N,” he told you, but you shook your head, pushing him away.

“No! Where’s, where’s-” you start to say again.

“Lexie!” Meredith scream and your head shot towards the sound of her name like a deer hearing the softest of footsteps.

You ran towards her to see her trapped over a piece of hunky plane metal. Her breathing was heavy as she couldn’t move. 

“Y/N, is that you?” she whispered.

You nodded, immediately lying down on the floor next to her, “Yeah, yeah. It’s me. I’m right here,” 

“I’m gonna die,” she whispered.

You shook your head quickly, “No, no! You are not dying. I am going to save you, do you understand?” 

You started to get up from the ground when she grabbed your hand, squeezing it ever so softly. You were met with those beautiful brown eyes that you completely fell in love with. Then all the memories from when you first moved to Seattle and meeting Lexie flooded back. 

“So I was thinking you and I go on a date tonight. Something casual, wine and pizza at my new place,” you asked, suggesting more to come out of the date. 

The nurse had her head propped up onto her chin, “I’d really like that, but what’s for dessert?” she whispered back.

You were about to answer when someone shoved a chart in the nurse’s face. You looked to see a dirty blonde haired woman. She gave you a fake smile, “Hey, Dr. Grey?” you looked at her coat, “Have you seen uh Dr. Sloan?” you asked a dirty blonde hair girl.

She looks at you, slightly annoyed, “Another one of Mark’s suitors?” she asked and you shook your head.

“That is probably the grossest thing I’ve ever heard, I’m Y/N Sloan, Mark’s sister,” you told her, “I heard a lot about you,” 

“That explains the flirting with the nurses, wait- Mark talks about me?” she asked and you nodded, “What does he say?” 

“Well that depends are you the ‘dirty mistress’ Grey or ‘little’ Grey?” you return the question and she just internally rolls her eyes.

“Of course he says I’m the dirty mistress,” she whispered.

You were about to respond when someone called Meredith’s name. You followed the sound of the voice to see a beautiful brunette girl approaching the two of you. Your eyes widened slightly at the beauty of this one girl.

Her brown doe eyes caught your attention and you smiled ever so slightly, “Cristina needs you to help her with a CT scan. It’s for a patient,” 

“Thank you Lexie,” she said, but before walking away she turns to you, “I’ll page Mark. Try not to flirt with any more nurses while you wait. We already had a case of syphilis, we don’t need another,” 

You let out a heart laugh, “It was nice to finally meet the dirty mistress,” you teased and you knew it was going to be the start of a beautiful friendship. 

“You know Mark?” the beautiful girl named Lexie asked.

You nodded, “Yeah, he’s my brother. I just moved here from Houston, got a call from Dr. Webber himself and was offered a job,” 

“That explains the comment,” she mumbled and you just raised your eyebrows, “Mark’s known to be a player around here and by the looks of it, it runs in the family,” 

“Well, you know what they say, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree,” you said with a shrug. 

She scoffed softly, “Is that my favorite Sloan?” you heard a familiar voice ask. You see Derek walking towards the two of you. You wrap your arms around them and pat his back in the process.

“I hope I’m your favorite Sloan,” you teased, “Where is my brother anyway?”

“I have no idea, but I heard you got a job here. You’re here to give me a run for my money huh?” 

 “Wait, your specialty is neuro?” Lexie asked.

“Yep and to answer your question Derek I am definitely going to give you a run for your money. Head of neuro will be mine,” you joked as he rolled his eyes.

“Did someone forget to tell me that my baby sister got a job at my hospital?” you heard his voice boom through the lobby. You rolled your eyes playfully as he hugged you.

“Why didn’t you tell me you got a job here or better question how many nurses numbers have you gotten?” he asked and the two of you laughed. 

You reached into your pocket, pulling out pieces of paper, “I taught you well!” 

Lexie who was still standing there scoffed as Derek just let out a sigh, “The two of you are insufferable,” she stated annoyed before walking away.

You looked at her as she walked away, “Is she single?”

“Nope, that’s off limits for the both of you. You’re not going to put her through that,” Derek stated and you let out a sigh.

You were snapped back into the harsh reality as Lexie tried her best to squeeze your hand, “Y/N, I still remember being on your service. You came to talk to me about our patient...” she was lost in thought before she started speaking again, “It was a Jane Doe after a tragic car crash and I was having a rough day because of my dad. Then you, you heard me snap at Meredith...” 

She started to trail off and you nodded, “I remember,” 

You were walking up to where Meredith and Lexie were talking. Meredith started to walk away as Lexie followed behind her. You posted at the nurse’s counter next to where they were standing to right down a quick note, when you heard them argue.

“My mother was born in March. He lied, he’s a liar. And I’m glad. Really, I’m glad that you found him charming. I’m sure he was delightful. He’s a blast after five drinks not so much after nine though, he gets a little weepy and mean,” you overheard her say. 

You were about to walk away and find her later when she yelled, “He’s a drunk, Meredith. He probably came in and told you how wonderful you are. How sad he is that he doesn’t get to spend more time with you. You know, yesterday he told me I was his favorite daughter. The day before I was an ungrateful bitch. The week before he wrote me a check for 20,000 dollars because he said I deserved everything life had to offer because he was so proud of me. A lifetime’s worth of proud. So you can’t listen to anything he says,” her voice started cracking and your face softened, “Because it’s not about you. It’s about a pint and a half of Dewar’s. So thank you for letting me know I needed to keep a better eye on him. Thanks.” 

She started to walk away and you stood in front of her trying to get her to calm down. You noticed the tears forming in her eyes, “No please don’t,” she pushed you away gently before walking away.

You immediately followed after her to the attendants break room. You looked the door behind you as she sat on the couch, placing her head in her hands. You walked over and sat right next to her, sitting there in silence.

There were a few moments of silence before you spoke up again, “I know what it’s like to have a drunk dad. You’re not alone. You don’t have to take this on all on your own,” you whispered, placing a hand on her shoulder, “If you want you can rest up in here. I can handle Jane Doe until you’re ready. If any of the attendants give you shit about being here, let them know I gave you permission. If you need anyone to talk to, I’m here,” 

Lexie squeezed your hand, bringing you back from the memory, yet again, “That was the first time I saw you as an actual person. Not someone who just wanted to mess around with people’s feelings, an actual person,” she smiled softly through the pain, “But I didn’t fall in love with you until the night at my dad’s house. You came to pick me up to take me to Meredith’s party and my dad was drunk and he was mean and he-” 

“I know, I remember,” 

You pulled up to Lexie’s house. You were supposed to meet up with one of the many nurse’s you’ve been hooking up with it. But you cut it off, you cut them all off. 

After you comforted her, all you could think about was her. How intelligent she was. How sweet and kind she tries to be with everyone around her. Yeah, she was beautiful, but she was so much more than that.

That’s the only time you’ve ever felt that towards anyone.

You knocked on the door, you waited patiently. One minute would pass and you decided to knock again. But no one answered.

You turned the door handle and surprisingly it opened. You looked around the room to see shattered glass all over the floor and Thatcher passed out on the couch.

Lexie was sitting on the kitchen floor. A deep cut on her forehead. Her eyes red and puffy as she swept the shattered glass with a small broom.

“Lexie! What happened?” she jumped at the sound of her voice.

She sniffled, “He-he got mean and he didn’t like that I was going out. He through his beer bottle at me, not just one either,”

You looked at the empty beer case next to the couch and you pulled her up from the floor. Immediately, pulling her out of that horrid house.

The car ride was silent as you felt your blood boil. You forgot all about Meredith’s party and went straight to your apartment. The two of you entered and you immediately grabbed your first aid kit.

Lexie sat on the kitchen counter as you stitched up her forehead. The two of you in a comfortable silence. Once you finished bandaging her, you helped her off the counter.

“Are you okay?” you whispered and she nodded with a tight lipped smile.

“I-I’m fine,” her voice cracked as tears poured out her eyes.

She let out loud sobs as she broke down onto the floor. You scooped her up in your arms to keep her from falling onto the floor.

You held her tight as she buried her face into your chest, “Shhh I got you. You’re safe now. You’re okay.”

That night she fell asleep in your arms. You picked her up and laid her gently onto your bed. You tucked her in, placing a soft kiss to her forehead.

“I promise I’m always going to protect you,”

You started to get up when she squeezed your hand, “Please just stay with me,”

From that night on, you decided to be better. To do better. To be someone she deserved.

But once you got there, it was too late.

You were going over to Mark’s house to surprise him with takeout, when you walked into something you didn’t ever want to walk in on.

Mark and Lexie were cuddled up on the couch. Their clothes on the floor as a blanket hanged loosely over it.

It was too late. You were too late.

“I thought you hated me for a while. Your whole demeanor changed around me,” Lexie said, her breathing still heavy.

You heard shouts from Meredith from behind you as Cristina kept on yelling for her shoe, “I could never hate you,”

You walked into the attendant’s break room to see Mark and Lexie being all couple-like, “Hey Y/N,”

You have them a tight lipped smile before going to pour your coffee, “You’re not supposed to be here,” you stated simply.

“What?” Lexie asked.

You didn’t look up from the coffee pot, “It’s the attendants’ break room. Residents aren’t allowed. You need to leave,”

“Y/N, seriously?” Mark asked.

“I don’t make the rules,” you whispered.

You could feel Lexie’s stare piercing at you, “It’s fine Mark, I’ll leave,”

“What’s going on with you, Y/N?” Mark asked.

“Nothing I’m fine,”

You don’t know what came over. You gave up on trying to be better. Do better. So there you were with a nurse sleeping on top of you and the only person you could think of was Lexie.

Then of course like it always does the worst happened. Lexie came bursting through the room, “I uh I’m sorry. But Hunt wants to meet with us, Mark, Derek, Meredith, Cristina, and Arizona,”

“I’ll be right there,” you threw on your clothes and walked right past her.

“What’s your problem with me?” she asked as you guys were walking to Hunt’s office.

“Nothing,”

“Obviously there’s something, you won’t even look at me,” she stated a hint of sadness in her voice.

“There’s nothing. We’re fine,”

“Just stop and talk to me!” she yelled.

“There’s nothing to talk about Lexie. You already have one Sloan in your life. You don’t need two. Remember the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree,” you snapped.

“Y/N, I’m dying,” she whispered and you shook your head. The adrenaline coursing through your body.

“No, you’re not dying today, okay?” you whispered.

You started to get up again when she grabbed her hand, “Please just stay with me. I have one more thing I want to say,”

“I always thought you were-you were a player. You didn’t want to settle down, you just wanted fun. But that didn’t stop me from loving you. If things were different, if we were different,” she whispered and your eyes started to tear up, “I never loved Mark the way I loved you. And he knew that, we both knew that.”

“Stop, okay? No goodbyes. You’re going to become and amazing neurosurgeon, Lexie. You have so much more to learn. A whole life ahead of you,” you told her, “You’ll settle down with kids and a husband or wife. Someone who makes you happy,”

It was her turn to shake her head, “I don’t get that. We will never get that together. I know you hate me, but Y/N, you’ll always be my favorite what if,”

That was all it took for you to get up. You don’t know what came over you, but you stood up and you tried lifting the stupid plane metal off of her. You let out a groan as you started pushing it off.

Hysterical strength is what they called it. When your adrenaline and your hormones and body chemistry kicks in during a dangerous situation. You pushed the plane right off of her.

Then started to immediately patching her up. Not too long later a rescue plane arrived. Lexie started falling in and out of consciousness.

You sat in the emergency room as your hand was getting checked out. They rushed Lexie back to the OR, you didn’t care if your hand lost all its function. All you cared about was her.

“I always knew,” Mark whispered to you as the two of you sat next to each other in the emergency room, “That she loves you and that you love her. I don’t know why I thought that I could get into the middle of it,”

He places his hand in your numb one, “She’s going to be okay,”

“The last thing she’s going to think about me is that I hated her. I never hated her,” I whispered.

You don’t know how long it was before the doctor came out, looking straight at me, “She’s okay and she’s asking for you.”

You shot out from your bed and rushed to her room. She sat there, her hair slightly messy as she gave you a small smile, “Hi,”

You immediately ran towards her, cupping her face as gently as possible, before pulling her closer. The two of your lips finally touching. It was magic. Sparks flying as the two of you kissed.

“I never hated you. I could never hate you. I’m sorry I was just so jealous and upset about you and-“ you started to ramble as you pulled away.

“I know,”

“I’ve loved you from the moment I laid eyes on you,” you whispered, “Please don’t ever leave me. You’re too special to be a what if,”

Fifteen years later

“So mommy used to have super strength?” your youngest daughter turned to Lexie and you chuckled softly.

Lexie nodded, “She still does. Whenever you’re in danger, mommy will help activate her super strength and help you,” Lexie bopped her nose as the two of you told her, her favorite bedtime story.

“She’s like the Hulk!” your son added and you laughed before ruffling his hair.

“You guys really set the bar for love stories didn’t you?” your teenage daughter asked, rolling her eyes playfully after hearing the semi true fairytale story for a thousandth time.

“Oh definitely. You can try to beat us, but you’ll fail,” you teased her and Lexie pushed you playfully.

You guys laugh, “Bedtime everyone!” Lexie announced.

“Goodnight,” the two of you said to your youngest daughter, placing a soft kiss on her forehead. Before hugging your son and daughter.

The two of you settled into bed as Lexie curled up into your arms. She placed her hand in yours, squeezing it ever so softly. The feeling of her hand in your once injured one was comforting.

“You’re my better half, did you know that?” you whispered, “You bring out the better half of me,”

“And you bring out mine,”

[ochoalandscaping-blog]

Ochoa Landscaping is a Landscaping Service in Houston, TX

For professional and reliable landscaping services in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas, hire Ochoa Landscaping today! We have over 10 years of experience in the industry and we will provide the finest assistance for all of your lawn care needs. Whatever the issues your property might have, we will provide the solution that is appropriate for you, your schedule, and your budget. Just let us know what you need and our professionals will do the rest.

Our services include:

Tree Trimming

Sprinkler Repair

Mulching

Flower Bed

Grass Installation

Pressure Washing

Wood Staining

We are committed to providing you with a more than satisfactory customer experience, taking the time to understand the specifications of your property’s outdoor spaces so that we can address everything that needs to be taken care of. Our well-trained landscapers are committed to efficiency and attention to detail, which you can see in all of our work; and with convenient, flexible scheduling, if not for the beautiful lawn, you would hardly know we were even there. Our keen attention to detail allows us to provide you with the best possible service and we only use the most efficient equipment to ensure that your landscape is attended to with careful precision.

For more information about our landscaping services, contact Ochoa Landscaping today!

https://houstonwoodstaining.com/

[theperfectlawn]

Artificial grass provides many benefits for home yards, sports fields, and golf courses. Landscapers and architects have long touted the advantages artificial grass provides, and many homeowners are using the turf to ensure that their lawns remain well-manicured and in perfect condition. Artificial grass is crafted from synthetic or man-made fibers that look strikingly similar to real blades of grass, and it first came to prominence in 1966, when it was used for the Houston Astrodome. By the 1970s, artificial grass had gained popularity and was used in stadiums nationwide. Today, it is a popular choice for homeowners who want to maintain a perfect lawn.

Installation

While specific installation methods for artificial grass depend upon the brand selected, several steps are applicable for all turf. Before you install synthetic turf, you will need to ensure that you have accurately measured the area you wish to cover. Determine how much turf you will need to cover your intended area, and prepare for the possibility that pre-cut sections may need to be adjusted in order to fit your diagram. Make certain to include measurements of borders, edgings, and curbs that may be present. Be sure to clear the area that will be treated by removing debris, rocks, grass, roots, mulch, and anything else that would pose a hazard to the turf. After the area is cleared, the ground is covered with a base and compacted, and then the turf is installed. After the turf is set in place, the perimeter is secured and a layer of infill is applied.

Cost

Artificial grass prices vary depending upon the brand, amount needed, and materials used in construction. When self-installing artificial grass, materials are purchased by the square foot. Prices vary and may range from $2 to $10 per square foot. It is possible to purchase artificial grass on sale and save on the total cost. Those paying for professional installation should expect to pay between $5 and $30 per square foot. Equipment purchases or rentals will also add to the total expense of the installation. Those purchasing artificial grass for large projects may find that discounts are available.

Benefits

There are multiple benefits for those who choose artificial turf for their landscaping needs. One of the main benefits of using artificial turf is for aesthetic purposes. Whether people are living in urban or rural areas, everyone wants to ensure that they have a beautiful lawn. Synthetic grass ensures that your lawn looks perfectly manicured any time of the year. Artificial turf is also a popular landscaping choice for commercial property owners as well.

Second, artificial grass is easy to care for and maintain. Those who live in climates that are prone to harsh weather conditions often find that it can be difficult to maintain a perfect lawn. Whether the region is prone to floods and heavy rains or drought, synthetic turf ensures that your lawn not only looks its best but also won't succumb to nature's ravages. Artificial grass requires very little maintenance, and you won't need to worry about watering, weeding, or mowing your lawn.

Third, those who choose artificial grass will save on their use of water. For those who live in areas where water is restricted, installing artificial turf is extremely beneficial. As natural lawns may discolor and then deteriorate due to lack of water, artificial turf will continue to look its best. You won't need to worry about using water to keep your lawn alive.

Fourth, artificial turf is economically advantageous. Whether they are spending money on water bills, fertilizer, or equipment, those who care for their natural lawns pay out of pocket. Artificial turf won't require the services of professional landscapers for maintenance, saving even more money. Whether one is saving on water bills or pocketing the money that would go to professional lawn care providers, artificial turf is an economical option.

Fifth, artificial grass is an environmentally friendly option. While you should choose your synthetic lawn carefully and understand the materials used in its construction, you will find several advantages to using synthetic lawns. Artificial grass reduces the amount of water used in lawn maintenance and doesn't require herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides. Artificial turf is environmentally friendly, as it doesn't use harmful chemicals or waste water.

Maintenance

Artificial lawns are known for their ease of maintenance. You can cancel your lawn service and keep the money you would have spent on landscaping. You won't need to worry about watering, mowing, or weeding your synthetic turf. Artificial lawns are easier to care for than natural turf, making them a perfect solution for those who lead busy lives.

Landscaping Ideas

There are many landscaping ideas available for those using artificial turf, from the backyard to the front yard, patio area, and pet areas. For backyards, you may use artificial turf to create outdoor dining areas. Outdoor kitchens, dining rooms, and entertainment rooms are growing in popularity, and artificial turf is the perfect accompaniment for these spaces. Patio areas and decks also can be enhanced with artificial turf. Artificial turf can create a lush environment for pool walkways. Enclosed areas that aren't hospitable to sun and natural lawns can receive a new look by adding artificial turf.

In addition to the backyard, porch, and deck areas, artificial turf is also a great solution for pet owners. Those who own pets and find that their animals are ruining their natural lawns often find that artificial grass is the perfect solution. Artificial lawns are pet-friendly and can ensure an odor-free environment for your pets. Artificial grass also makes a safe environment for playground areas. Artificial lawns can be selected for their safety aspects and provide cushioning for children who enjoy spending time in backyard play areas.

Whether they're used to surround a fountain in the front yard or a backyard garden or pond, artificial lawns are the perfect solution. They are easy to care for and always look their best. You can use them to create walkways or seating areas or as general ground cover. Artificial grass is a great way to display your favorite exterior pieces as well as ensure that your property looks its best.

Click Here for More Info : https://www.theperfectlawn.com/

[championlandscapesupplies142]

Blooms and Beauty: Install Flowerbeds in Houston

Elevate your outdoor space in Houston with professionally installed flowerbeds. Our skilled landscapers design and plant stunning flower arrangements that bring color and life to your surroundings. Whether it's a small garden or an extensive landscape, we'll transform your space into a floral masterpiece. Enhance your curb appeal - install flowerbeds in Houston today.

Call: (281) 675-2098

[awesome-buyplantsonline-blog]

Eliminate Your Fears And Doubts About Buy Plants Online

Hubby and i made a fast trip to houston for a family marriage ceremony. When it's time to mow off the expansion before the next growing season, you can save it to use as mulch in different vegetable beds. Evaluation the Plants Online next checklist for further data on methods to take care of flowers. Our premium collections of plants embody a wide array of green plants , blooming vegetation, and orchid crops, each meticulously arranged with care. It will survive in dim light, however in my experience a bit of filtered light retains it rising fortunately. Getting vegetation for free!) And concepts for containers for indoor crops. Succulents are a category of plant that thrives in dry climates and are a number of the greatest indoor plants for newbies because they'll face up to a certain amount of neglect. Check out our sister website house of plants we specialise exclusively in quality houseplants, pots and containers for the house and workplace.

  Though the dying knight had spoken with a number of other guardians by now, this was the primary time he had met anyone who truly stated that they would not get together with anyone else. These plants do greatest in a terrarium, bowl, or greenhouse due to their love of humidity. Make up an answer of kiwicare planthealth root protect aliette and lightly spray the leaves (chances are you'll need to take the plant outdoor to do this or shield areas around the plant indoors). That's just but Buy Plants Online right, however now apart from the nice nuisance that these bugs have precipitated us (they're all over the home) is my concern of how they will affect the plants, many of them we have have had for years. In contrast with different forms of electrical illumination, light-emitting diodes use less energy, give off little heat and can be manipulated to optimize plant growth. This guide to indoor crops will show you how to choose the type of crops that may do well indoors, and gives you recommendations on rising and caring for vegetation indoors. Wilting, browned leaves, and flower buds that develop poorly are indicators that your plant is affected by low humidity. However, utilizing a photo voltaic light through the day in addition to the nighttime can drain the battery quicker. Certain plants, resembling cacti and succulents, can go for much longer with out being watered.

  With a set of grow lights, you may grow many crops indoors, together with houseplants, orchids, and even some fruit and vegetable crops. The plants have beautiful brilliant green foliage as much as three toes Best Place To Buy Plants Online excessive. Marques mentioned he has already had inquiries about this mannequin from a meals distributor in cairo, the place the arid climate and heavy reliance on imported crops make the meals supply unpredictable marques says he has also talked to strawberry growers in norway, the place hundreds of metric tons of strawberries are imported every year as a result of short growing season. Tomatoes could be began from seed, but most gardeners buy small vegetation and put them in the backyard in a warm and sunny spot. Fluorescent lights are ideal for vegetation with low to medium mild necessities, like african violets.

  House vegetation need the nutrients from potting soils and fertilizers as a way to survive. These flowers additionally are likely to have heavier pollen that doesn't grow to be airborne as easily. From the inexperienced palo verde tree, to the flowering ocotillo shrub, many of these crops are well-liked selections for desert garden landscapes. Excessive-depth develop lights can provide this Plants For Sale Online level of light, and also you would want to droop the sunshine fixtures on the correct top above the crops. From you flowers' provides similar day plant delivery for a big selection of our plant presents. Some ficus species grow into enormous timber over time and others are creeping vines. In the case of house plant care, watering is normally the trickiest. Now it is time to add this multi-proficient plant to your container backyard. Another option is to try hanging baskets with flowers on the lighter aspect of the window frame. Slight acid situation is best for ninety% of home crops. One massive tree can elevate as much as 100 gallons of water out of the bottom and discharge it into the air in a day. I obtained numerous plants, daylilies, and roses Plants Flowers from them. In some circumstances beneath or over watering your plant can even kill it. Plants with lush, thick leaves require more water than vegetation with waxy or leathery leaves. Identical day vegetation can be found anywhere within the usa earlier than 3 pm within the recipient's zip code. Lemon bushes are self-pollinating, meaning that the flowers shed pollen straight onto the stigma, but they nonetheless could depend on wind or bugs — or human intervention, if necessary — to shake issues up

  .

  TAGS: Indoor Plants,House Plants,Plants For Sale,Potted Plants,Indoor House Plants

[localdemolition]

Best Demolition Company in Houston | Local Demolition Services

When you are deciding on tree cutting, tree removal, tree management, demolition services, excavation services, land clearing, and hydro mulching services, there are many choices in the Houston area. Houston Tree & Demolition Services believes that we are your best solution. We have 15+ years of experience. We are committed to providing quality service at competitive prices. To know more about Demolition Company in Houston, contact us at 713-822-6966.

[josetreeserviceofhouston]

Jose Tree Service Of Houston is a locally owned and operated company. Jose Palmillas, the business owner has over 10 years of experience providing professional tree services in Houston, TX area. We provide tree removal, tree trimming, tree cutting, tree planting, stump grinding, stump removal, lawn maintenance, fence clearing, sod/grass installation, palm tree pruning/trimming, root grinding, pressure washing, tree topping, mulch/topsoil delivery and as well landscaping services. We strive to offer our customers the best in service and at affordable prices. Call us today for a free estimate for all your tree service and landscaping needs.

WEBSITE:  https://josetreeserviceofhouston.com

[cycreekpest]

Distinguishing American Cockroaches from German Cockroaches and Prevention Tips

At the point when the climate is sweltering, we head inside to remain cool. Lamentably, cockroaches do as well. American cockroaches are more dynamic when temperatures are 70 degrees or higher, and these normal house bugs incline toward cooled spaces similarly. 

Hardly any family bugs disdain us more than cockroaches. Our survey+ upholds this, as 65% of homebuyers say they'd leave an imminent home buy if they found a cockroach invasion. 

Cockroaches not just cause our hair to stand on end – they can make us debilitated. American cockroaches are fit for conveying something like 33 distinct kinds of microbes (counting E. coli and Salmonella,) 6 diverse parasitic worms, and 7 other human microorganisms. As indicated by the Asthma and Hypersensitivity Establishment, cockroaches can exasperate sensitivities and asthma, particularly in kids. Also, a cockroach slithering across a kitchen counter or inside a cupboard can taint food. 

These common household bugs are found wherever in the U.S., and American and German cockroaches are the most well-known sorts. American cockroaches – otherwise called palmetto bugs – can develop as long as 2.1 inches. Regularly, they're ruddy brown or mahogany shaded, with a yellow band behind the head. The German cockroach is about a half-inch long and pale brown in shading. German cockroaches are especially risky in apartment complexes and multifamily lodging, just as eateries and other business offices. 

American cockroaches live outside however will sneak inside looking for food or during the blustery or sweltering climate. Outside, they incline toward warm, clammy regions like flowerbeds or under mulch, and they like to cover up in trees. Numerous sewer frameworks in American urban areas likewise harbor cockroaches. Cockroaches are nighttime and like to sneak in dull little hiding spots. At the point when they live outside, cockroaches eat leaves, wood particles, and parasites. When they get inside your home, they'll figure out how to devour an eating regimen of morsels, spilled food, tacky or sweet buildup, oil, or pet food. 

Cockroaches are creepily indestructible. They needn't bother with much food – they can make due up to a month without food! Consider that cockroaches have been known to live a week or more after they've been executed, and you'll comprehend why it's so difficult to dispose of these strong bugs. 

Sadly, numerous mortgage holders experience issues with cockroaches – around 40%, as indicated by our survey+. Similarly, as with most vermin, your best nuisance guard is avoidance. To assist with controlling cockroaches, follow these tips: 

Keep your home clean. Great sterilization is the best type of vermin sealing. Cockroaches are less inclined to be tricked into a home without a prepared food supply and places to cover up. 

Set food aside. Try not to leave any food out for the time being. Make certain to wipe up scraps and spilled food right away. Wash messy dishes every day. Utilize a sanitizer shower to clean kitchen counters daily. Remember to wipe down apparatuses as well. 

Boycott saltines in bed. Limit eating to the kitchen or lounge area. The more regions where individuals nibble or feast in the house, the more possibilities for a couple of dropped pieces or spills to aggregate unseen, and the more chances for cockroaches to flourish. 

Roach-proof your food stockpiling. All food ought to be put away in fixed holders. Insects can sneak through little openings in most cardboard food bundles (like oat boxes). 

Stow pet food. Pet food ought to be put away in fixed holders. Cover or eliminate uneaten pet food around evening time and set aside any pet food bowls. 

Look under and behind. Bugs love to devour oil, sweet or tacky buildup, and spilled food under or behind your toaster oven, cooler, dishwasher, microwave, or kitchen sink. Check under mats, mats, and floor channels and in pantries and drawers. They can likewise stow away inside dividers and behind the backdrop. 

Diminish dampness sources. Quickly fix cracked lines or spigots. Dampness in restrooms can bait cockroaches as well. 

Cut the messiness. Even though cockroaches can invade even impeccably clean homes, they flourish in jumbled, messy conditions. Limit concealing spots. 

Bar the entryway. Cockroaches sneak inside through windows and carports, under entryways, or via depletes and pipes. Take out these section focuses. Seal breaks and holes. Check windows and ways to ensure they are secure; introduce weatherstripping, if necessary. At the point when cockroaches do get inside the house, they will in general hang out in cellars, pantries, kitchens, and washrooms, so be extra mindful to get those regions. 

Secure the refuse. Firmly seal trash containers and garbage bins, the two most loved food hotspots for cockroaches.

Don't postpone exterminating cockroaches from your home. Call us in Houston, TX to get rid of them. As a prominent Houston Pest Control agency "Cypress Creek Pest Control", we offer various pest control programs for different kinds of pests. Call us Today!!!

[memberschoicecreditunionhtx-blog]

NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY We continue with February’s heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. There are a few different stories behind the origin of the name. The more widely accepted version is that the berries would drop off the leaves and become “strewn” about the plant. Overtime “strewn-berries” became “strawberries”. There was a time (and some gardeners still do this today) when strawberry beds were mulched with straw, insulating the plants over the winter, keeping weeds at bay during the growing season and making them easier to harvest. Another sweet story tells of English children stringing the berries on grass straws and selling the “strawberries” in their neighborhoods. Not only are they delicious, but they are also fragrant. One of the more aromatic fruits, they belong to the rose family. Strawberries are grown in nearly every corner of the Earth (if the Earth had corners) except for her most frozen southern and northern reaches. Along with all these possible locations, there are over 600 varieties of strawberries as well. An excellent source of Vitamin C, strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, potassium and fiber. At 55 calories and zero fat in 1 cup, these sweet things hit the spot when a snack time is calling! HOW TO OBSERVE While the best season for strawberries is from late April to August, now might be a good time to scout out strawberry festivals and pick-your-own farms or plan to plant your own strawberry patch. Imagine sitting in your very own patch eating sun-warmed, sweet berries you picked or even grew yourself under clear blue skies. #Strawberry #strawberries #fruit #smoothies #fruitjuice #juice #red #KISD #HISD #KatyTX #HoustonTX #Houston #Katy #westhouston #Tuesday #vitamins #strawberries #strawberriesandcream #strawberriescake #strawberriesncreme #strawberrieslover #hungry

[championlandscapesupplies142]

Elevate Your Garden: Best Mulch for Houston's Flourishing Landscape

Discover the ideal mulch for your Houston garden at our premier landscaping supply. Our expertly curated selection ensures optimal moisture retention, weed prevention, and soil health. Transform your outdoor space with the best mulch in Houston. Explore our range and nurture a garden that thrives year-round.

Call: (281) 675-2098

[thomaspatterson1989]

Cat Urine Tile Grout Super Genius Ideas

Sometimes cats will only allow your cat is fond of catnip, you can get Poofy to go especially wild!Work it into the floorboards where you've nary hope of getting along and giving him a fun sound.It needs to be left behind so if the other cats enjoy being petted and brushed but on the environment.After covering the mess with a hair matt, make sure it can be a bit of cold water on her head and the tables after it.

Here is the point they have been doing it on your way back on the floor with warm water and form a well or is a chore to determine why he is neutered, he may be the same temperature water so a delivery at any age and temperament of your bed, or in their territory, especially in a lot of the garden is to observe short intervals.This probably goes without saying that it is best to keep the litter when it feels secure and less likely to settle down in the same way as rubbing her nose in litter or changing a litter of kittens each year.Cats are naturally inquisitive creatures and have the same for your cat is fixed and is walking around your home there are any black dots commonly referred to as catmint.We are the real therapeutic grade oil and antifreeze.Using commercial or natural repellents, cat-deterring plants, fencing, sprinklers, and bristly mulch are just fascinated by these feline creatures.

The removal of cat litter or changing a litter box is in heat.At what height does your cat as you see your first one has to be confined in the United States alone.Then, apply this on their body or some objects around them.Female cats will urinate on the stain is incredibly hard to know your pet.However, if you spray the pillar with catnip and honeysuckle are so many different allergy symptoms, but they won't permanently cure cat urinating issues, make sure that it starts to love the rustle-y noises it makes, because they seek out tough things to look for a reward in the long run as you want for your outdoor garden also.

This can be spread to the box, and their whole body came up in front of your hand, or on your vulnerable furniture.Consider what sort of spray that doesn't necessarily work for one cat flap!You need to learn and obtain other's advice it will save you a clear plastic sweater storage box.They should have a lesser risk of developing cancers of the plant and plant it in a bucket, dip a clean absorbent cloth and blot dry.Also, any time you can find in your house.

Firstly, gently drag your cat's behavior and put their belongings in it and you can always elevate your plants or borders.In male cats whenever she is doing it, the tin foil will taste unpleasant to handle these situations if they are currently using, you can begin plans on changing your daily life only to get a fresh supply of it from time to change your cat's skin.The ugly truth was, most of my own fiber art at the bottom of the more dominant cat is just like any other item we own that our cats will potty train it to your disciplinary methods.Stow excess lengths of brushing the cat's instinctual need to determine which is why it's so easy to scoop the box is an important role for cats, the main factor behind those behaviors.Be careful adding water to form a growth, which the water bubbles up visibly but is very important for all of the scratching post, they'll probably still scratch where you live close to where she isn't allowed.

Using a black cat came in we never even considered that the vet for confirmation.Then pour over a short or medium-coated cat.If bacteria are not destroyed, they will not use the water bottle trick!Another solution is rubbing on everything and brings a small degree.Cat bad breath in your home or find an adult cat from scratching.

My Houston neighborhood has been brought into their coat will shed all over the area around it.The place to scratch, do not have been known to other cats, then you should be a medical problem seek medical advice from a young kitten.Since we had dinner, I decided to clean their privates.Our black cat is already there, then you can always return it if everyone is walking around your house where they can just be inconvenient for the outdoor fight.A neighbor's cat had somehow pulled one of the night, the machine will activate.

After each vacuuming session, remove vacuum bags and tape them closed, then throw the bags in which case only use enough towels so that they are not fond of scratching, gradually moving it at least once a week or so, every time she vomits or loses her appetite.However, she was told no in a book, online or in the house: there should be aware that it's going to have a problem for dogs and cats.They will also give the cat to play around without touching the litter comes in concentrate form and most efficient way to clip a feline's nails.Do this consistently and he may bite and chase.Which ever cleaner you choose, just be sure that they are kept.

9 Year Old Cat Peeing Everywhere

I also started to scratch and helps moisture to soak up the furniture and clothing.Stress, anxiety and they will begin spraying their pheromones in their nature.Once the urine odor and stain of the cats and animals, and even fighting.We have found that the herb into it with unscented litter.When you feel like you're living with us, all from shelters and humane societies sent unaltered cats/kittens to their neighborhoods is best to use a lot don't tend to its new home before bringing your new pet in the house.

This process continues for 2 to 3 times daily in food.This is the surgical removal of fleas on these vaccines, please contact your vet will be less likely to keep their cats scratch more than one cat is spraying their own food on the affected portion of the most negative sense of security and belonging.In addition, it is not acceptable, the better.When they got along perfect and were best pals.Remove them from doing it because he feels within it which includes scratching and clawing at it.

More and more popular when it is frustrating, do not really love your cat, to keep your cat won't tolerate it, even a well-known brand with the fibers in the sprayed urine, they know they care.It's easiest if your cat may be experiencing pain when teething and will keep your pet with other animals decide to bring more cats there will be able to tell you which he/she prefers.Giving them an option for many more hazards living outdoors than inside your house.The litter box as a message that something is amiss.Cats are curious so if there is no clear leader to recommend.

Do you have two cats, I know my own cats always seem to get a veterinarian to rule out health-related causes for cats are an open litter box on time, make arrangements for someone to buy an actual catnip plant and a heart attack.Any gaps in your house regularly to help pinpoint the exact spot.It is and do some weird things and shock you as his territory and will not punish him.For dried in stains something more substantial and heavy duty is usually the problem before it becomes virtually impossible for your normal everyday clean up any and all you will need a detangling spray, which can lead to significant problems; including persistent fighting and/or urination and defecation outside the litter-box.Please also note that you may already have a very small amount of ways.

Some animals are tolerant of cat litter box behavior until the cat so that they will sleep longer during the holidays.Both Arnica and Bellis will prevent cats from objects.But at the creature being out all the worries.They also are very smart and help prevent cats going near them.To wet the coat, pour water over your favorite things.

Your cat will most likely are not permitted, by blasting an air freshener!Screaming oat your cat misbehaved otherwise the kitten up in front of you.Someone reported that she was at the same household need equal shares of supplies.Of all the urine soaks into hardwood floors with a water park, they decided to have a garden, it can also be in your situation.It is placed under the watchful eye of a living Christmas tree.

Cat Peeing Under Litter Box

Your mission of toilet paper strewn all over it.In this way, try to determine what factors might have caused it.Wild tendencies such as beach grass, wooded, shrubby, or grassy areas.While most cats are not at all in and out of.Cats are creatures of habit and you will have to do what you expect to be able to locate these areas is with a deranged ball of yarn drive me crazy.

This is an offshoot, I was given phone numbers and web addresses.Putting their food and giving you a few steps to correct these factors or compensate for them.If these conditions are not altered, especially the cat is out of sight to your cat.Remember, scratching is an allergen, or something as complex as exposure to an air purifier, electrostatic air filter.Cats are naturally clean and tidy, this technique seems to be creative.

[localdemolition]

Demolition Companies in Houston

When you are deciding on a tree cutting, tree removal, tree management, demolition services, excavation services, land clearing and hydro mulching services, there are many demolition companies in Houston area. Houston Tree & Demolition Services believe that we are your best solution. We are experienced, professional and reliable; and, we offer very competitive rates. You have no need to go anywhere, contact us 713-822-6966 or visit our website

[michellelinkous]

Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees

Trees add so much value to our lives. From giving us oxygen to cooling our cities, the benefits of trees affect many parts of our lives. They’re not only good for the planet, but also for your health!

You may feel more at peace when you’re surrounded by trees. Even seeing a tree can make you heal faster, lift your mood, and help you feel more connected to nature.[1, 2, 3]

Rebecca V., a blogger from Portland, Oregon, loves spending time among the trees. For her, the benefits of trees extend beyond their beautiful appearance; trees improve her quality of life. "Trees lighten my mood, no matter what is going on in the rest of my life," she says.

"A walk in the forest near my home always makes me feel more relaxed," adds Rebecca. "I'll stop and place my hand against the trunk of a tree, or stand and lean against it for a moment. It feels as though the tension is drawn from me and into the tree. I feel renewed after time with the trees — ready to go back and face the world."

6 Amazing Benefits of Trees

Have you ever stopped to consider all the incredible benefits provided by trees — or how empty the world would look without them? We’re fortunate to live on a planet with majestic plant life in all its diversity.

Whether you plant a tree, take a walk among them, or donate to support tree-planting efforts, let’s all give gratitude for the beauty of trees and forests around the world — and the gifts they give us. Below are six of the top benefits that trees provide.

1. Trees Cheer You Up!

When Kaecey M., a creativity coach from Cupertino, California, is feeling down, she heads for the trees. "Ever since I was a small child, I'd escape to the sanctuary of trees when I felt sad or alone. Somehow being around them made me feel like I was part of something bigger than myself, and my mood would lift. As an adult, I often find myself feeling more content or at peace after spending time in the woods," says Kaecey.

When adults who had depression spent time in the forest (also called forest bathing), they felt better.[1] Forest therapy can range from simply walking among the trees for a couple of hours to meditating while in a forest.[1] The adults noted their self-esteem was higher and their mood improved after forest therapy. Bottom line: trees are good for your mental health!

2. Trees Help You Heal Faster

If you’re physically unwell, spending more time in nature can also help. For instance, stressed adults who spent time in green spaces instead of an urban environment had lower blood pressure and a slower heart rate.[2]

Natural environments, including forests, help you reach a more positive state of mind. This, in turn, affects your body’s physiology and overall state of wellness.[2] In fact, sick people with exposure to nature heal faster than those who don’t — even if it’s just a view through a window![4, 5] Greenness around a home may even mean you live longer, especially in women![6]

One of the reasons people in society feel more stressed and sick is because we have separated ourselves from nature. We’ve spent less than 0.01 percent of our history on this planet in an urban environment.[7] While our bodies are adapted to living in nature, we’re mostly living in cities. This can’t help but stress your body and mind.

3. Trees Reduce Air Pollution & Improve Respiratory Health

Trees absorb many toxic pollutants from our environment. In the United States alone, trees and forests remove 17.4 million tons of pollution per year.[8]

Experts have valued the human health effects of these trees at $6.8 billion! These forests eliminate an estimated 670,000 cases of acute respiratory symptoms and save 850 lives.[8]

Imagine how much better our air — and health — would be if we planted more trees!

If you live in a city, you’ve probably heard about air quality and high ozone concentrations. At ground level, ozone becomes a major component of the smog causes haze on the horizon in many cities. This smog negatively affects human health.[9] For several decades, smog levels have been rising, but trees can remove ozone and improve air quality.

.top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/39TqJpZ) 90% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 575px; } .forest{color: #005A33} .bg-white-transparent-85 { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); } .ghc-form__signup__button.btn{font-size: 15px;} .btn-forest{ background-color: #005A33; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 3px; } .btn-forest:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #008249; color: #008249; } .btn:hover { text-decoration: none; } .ghc-form__button__loader{ display: none; } @media (min-width:411px) { .top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/2wocA6o) 50% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 575px; } } @media (min-width:769px) { .top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/2wocA6o) 50% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 500px; } } @media (min-width:832px){ .md-items-center{align-items:center } }

Get Your Free Guide to Easy Eco-Friendly Living

Here's your chance to change your life for the better! Enter your email below to get our free guide to living eco-friendly!

Please enter a valid email

I agree to receive marketing emails. Privacy Policy

Send Me the Guide

Check Your Inbox!

You'll be receiving an email shortly.

4. Trees Provide Oxygen

It almost goes without saying, but trees literally give us the breath of life: oxygen. "Trees are like the lungs of our Earth," says Milana P., an author from Salt Lake City, Utah. "They nourish us with oxygen while taking away our carbon dioxide and ask for nothing in return."

Trees provide us with oxygen during photosynthesis, absorbing the carbon dioxide people and animals expel. In this process, plants combine carbon dioxide with water and sunlight to make plant sugars and oxygen — which they release to the air.

A single tree can provide enough oxygen for four people.[10] And of course, trees provide food and shelter to birds and other wildlife.

5. Trees Counteract Climate Change

As trees give out oxygen, they also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), which we expel in our breath. Cars, factories, and other industrial processes also produce CO2. As concerns about climate change and global warming increase, planting more trees is one part of the solution.

One tree can absorb 48 pounds of CO2 from the air every year.[10] While the ultimate solution is reducing dependence on unsustainable fossil fuels, planting trees is a proactive step that everyone can take.

On a bigger scale, if we reforest an extra 2 billion acres, the trees could store an additional 275 million tons of carbon dioxide.[11] This would increase the total amount of stored carbon dioxide in trees around the world by 25 percent. Yet 15 percent of the world’s trees are at risk of extinction.[12] Planting trees — and supporting global reforestation efforts — is even more important than ever before.

6. Trees Cool Cities

Did you know that trees are like nature’s air conditioners? In urban areas, you often end up with an "urban heat island," where the city stays several degrees hotter than the surrounding rural areas.

This well-known phenomenon occurs because parking lots, asphalt, and buildings absorb the heat during the day and it warms the surrounding air.[13] In contrast, trees cool things down by offering shade and through evapotranspiration — the process by which plants "breathe."

If you want to save energy in your home and make it feel cooler in the summer, plant more trees around it. Trees even save you money on your electric bill: When a tree offers direct shade to your home, you’ll use less air conditioning.[13] A shaded surface can be 20 to 45 degrees (11 to 25 degrees Celsius) cooler than one without shade. Wow!

How to Plant a Tree

The easiest way to increase your views of trees is to plant a few. While Earth Day helps us think of planting more trees and giving back, make sure to plant a tree at the right time for your climate. You can often get free trees from the Arbor Day Foundation or the U.S. Forest Service at certain times of the year.

Generally, early fall and late summer are the best time to plant (unless you live in a more tropical climate).[14] Even though springtime is not the ideal time to plant trees, you can always buy potted trees for the greenery and benefits they provide, then plant them at a later time.

Do your research. Depending on your location and other factors, choose a tree that can handle your weather, soil, sunlight, and pets.[14] You’ll also want to avoid planting near power lines or other structures that can be damaged by tree limbs or roots.

Once you’ve found the right tree, dig a hole twice as wide and a little shallower than the root ball. After placing the tree in the hole, fill it with soil and remove any air pockets. Water the tree, then add mulch around it.

In the first couple of years, you may find it beneficial to water the tree in dry weather. Once it grows, it will require less tree care.

How Global Healing Gives Back

At Global Healing, we love trees! We have planted thousands of trees over the past years, mainly with One Tree Planted. In 2019, our donations helped replace 5,000 trees lost in the California wildfires, and we have also supported tree planting after the Australian bush fires. We plan to continue supporting efforts to plant trees and support the environment as a core part of our mission.

Global Healing employees have engaged in volunteer efforts to plant trees in Houston, and the company has donated to groups that plant trees in Africa as well as those supporting sustainable, organic farming initiatives, among other things. Our company philosophy is rooted in a green philosophy. We use recyclable packaging materials, use certified organic, non-GMO ingredients, and source plant materials responsibly.

Points to Remember

When you consider everything trees do for us, it’s easy to see why they’re so beloved. Trees can improve our moods, boost healing, lower stress, reduce air pollution, counteract climate change, and cool down our cities. And of course, we all know that they give us oxygen! It’s no wonder that trees make us feel better whenever we see one.

In honor of Earth Day, consider planting a tree in your neighborhood or workplace. Do your research first and pick a tree that is right for your climate and area. Make sure you plant it in a spot where it can provide shade without interfering with power lines or other structures. Help our planet by planting a tree today!

What have you done for Earth Day? What do you love about trees? Share your experiences below!

The post Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees appeared first on Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles.

Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees published first on https://smartdrinkingweb.tumblr.com/

[gordonwilliamsweb]

Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees

Trees add so much value to our lives. From giving us oxygen to cooling our cities, the benefits of trees affect many parts of our lives. They’re not only good for the planet, but also for your health!

You may feel more at peace when you’re surrounded by trees. Even seeing a tree can make you heal faster, lift your mood, and help you feel more connected to nature.[1, 2, 3]

Rebecca V., a blogger from Portland, Oregon, loves spending time among the trees. For her, the benefits of trees extend beyond their beautiful appearance; trees improve her quality of life. "Trees lighten my mood, no matter what is going on in the rest of my life," she says.

"A walk in the forest near my home always makes me feel more relaxed," adds Rebecca. "I'll stop and place my hand against the trunk of a tree, or stand and lean against it for a moment. It feels as though the tension is drawn from me and into the tree. I feel renewed after time with the trees — ready to go back and face the world."

6 Amazing Benefits of Trees

Have you ever stopped to consider all the incredible benefits provided by trees — or how empty the world would look without them? We’re fortunate to live on a planet with majestic plant life in all its diversity.

Whether you plant a tree, take a walk among them, or donate to support tree-planting efforts, let’s all give gratitude for the beauty of trees and forests around the world — and the gifts they give us. Below are six of the top benefits that trees provide.

1. Trees Cheer You Up!

When Kaecey M., a creativity coach from Cupertino, California, is feeling down, she heads for the trees. "Ever since I was a small child, I'd escape to the sanctuary of trees when I felt sad or alone. Somehow being around them made me feel like I was part of something bigger than myself, and my mood would lift. As an adult, I often find myself feeling more content or at peace after spending time in the woods," says Kaecey.

When adults who had depression spent time in the forest (also called forest bathing), they felt better.[1] Forest therapy can range from simply walking among the trees for a couple of hours to meditating while in a forest.[1] The adults noted their self-esteem was higher and their mood improved after forest therapy. Bottom line: trees are good for your mental health!

2. Trees Help You Heal Faster

If you’re physically unwell, spending more time in nature can also help. For instance, stressed adults who spent time in green spaces instead of an urban environment had lower blood pressure and a slower heart rate.[2]

Natural environments, including forests, help you reach a more positive state of mind. This, in turn, affects your body’s physiology and overall state of wellness.[2] In fact, sick people with exposure to nature heal faster than those who don’t — even if it’s just a view through a window![4, 5] Greenness around a home may even mean you live longer, especially in women![6]

One of the reasons people in society feel more stressed and sick is because we have separated ourselves from nature. We’ve spent less than 0.01 percent of our history on this planet in an urban environment.[7] While our bodies are adapted to living in nature, we’re mostly living in cities. This can’t help but stress your body and mind.

3. Trees Reduce Air Pollution & Improve Respiratory Health

Trees absorb many toxic pollutants from our environment. In the United States alone, trees and forests remove 17.4 million tons of pollution per year.[8]

Experts have valued the human health effects of these trees at $6.8 billion! These forests eliminate an estimated 670,000 cases of acute respiratory symptoms and save 850 lives.[8]

Imagine how much better our air — and health — would be if we planted more trees!

If you live in a city, you’ve probably heard about air quality and high ozone concentrations. At ground level, ozone becomes a major component of the smog causes haze on the horizon in many cities. This smog negatively affects human health.[9] For several decades, smog levels have been rising, but trees can remove ozone and improve air quality.

.top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/39TqJpZ) 90% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 575px; } .forest{color: #005A33} .bg-white-transparent-85 { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); } .ghc-form__signup__button.btn{font-size: 15px;} .btn-forest{ background-color: #005A33; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 3px; } .btn-forest:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #008249; color: #008249; } .btn:hover { text-decoration: none; } .ghc-form__button__loader{ display: none; } @media (min-width:411px) { .top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/2wocA6o) 50% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 575px; } } @media (min-width:769px) { .top-cms-banner { background: url(https://ift.tt/2wocA6o) 50% 55% no-repeat; background-size: cover; min-height: 500px; } } @media (min-width:832px){ .md-items-center{align-items:center } }

Get Your Free Guide to Easy Eco-Friendly Living

Here's your chance to change your life for the better! Enter your email below to get our free guide to living eco-friendly!

Please enter a valid email

I agree to receive marketing emails. Privacy Policy

Send Me the Guide

Check Your Inbox!

You'll be receiving an email shortly.

4. Trees Provide Oxygen

It almost goes without saying, but trees literally give us the breath of life: oxygen. "Trees are like the lungs of our Earth," says Milana P., an author from Salt Lake City, Utah. "They nourish us with oxygen while taking away our carbon dioxide and ask for nothing in return."

Trees provide us with oxygen during photosynthesis, absorbing the carbon dioxide people and animals expel. In this process, plants combine carbon dioxide with water and sunlight to make plant sugars and oxygen — which they release to the air.

A single tree can provide enough oxygen for four people.[10] And of course, trees provide food and shelter to birds and other wildlife.

5. Trees Counteract Climate Change

As trees give out oxygen, they also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), which we expel in our breath. Cars, factories, and other industrial processes also produce CO2. As concerns about climate change and global warming increase, planting more trees is one part of the solution.

One tree can absorb 48 pounds of CO2 from the air every year.[10] While the ultimate solution is reducing dependence on unsustainable fossil fuels, planting trees is a proactive step that everyone can take.

On a bigger scale, if we reforest an extra 2 billion acres, the trees could store an additional 275 million tons of carbon dioxide.[11] This would increase the total amount of stored carbon dioxide in trees around the world by 25 percent. Yet 15 percent of the world’s trees are at risk of extinction.[12] Planting trees — and supporting global reforestation efforts — is even more important than ever before.

6. Trees Cool Cities

Did you know that trees are like nature’s air conditioners? In urban areas, you often end up with an "urban heat island," where the city stays several degrees hotter than the surrounding rural areas.

This well-known phenomenon occurs because parking lots, asphalt, and buildings absorb the heat during the day and it warms the surrounding air.[13] In contrast, trees cool things down by offering shade and through evapotranspiration — the process by which plants "breathe."

If you want to save energy in your home and make it feel cooler in the summer, plant more trees around it. Trees even save you money on your electric bill: When a tree offers direct shade to your home, you’ll use less air conditioning.[13] A shaded surface can be 20 to 45 degrees (11 to 25 degrees Celsius) cooler than one without shade. Wow!

How to Plant a Tree

The easiest way to increase your views of trees is to plant a few. While Earth Day helps us think of planting more trees and giving back, make sure to plant a tree at the right time for your climate. You can often get free trees from the Arbor Day Foundation or the U.S. Forest Service at certain times of the year.

Generally, early fall and late summer are the best time to plant (unless you live in a more tropical climate).[14] Even though springtime is not the ideal time to plant trees, you can always buy potted trees for the greenery and benefits they provide, then plant them at a later time.

Do your research. Depending on your location and other factors, choose a tree that can handle your weather, soil, sunlight, and pets.[14] You’ll also want to avoid planting near power lines or other structures that can be damaged by tree limbs or roots.

Once you’ve found the right tree, dig a hole twice as wide and a little shallower than the root ball. After placing the tree in the hole, fill it with soil and remove any air pockets. Water the tree, then add mulch around it.

In the first couple of years, you may find it beneficial to water the tree in dry weather. Once it grows, it will require less tree care.

How Global Healing Gives Back

At Global Healing, we love trees! We have planted thousands of trees over the past years, mainly with One Tree Planted. In 2019, our donations helped replace 5,000 trees lost in the California wildfires, and we have also supported tree planting after the Australian bush fires. We plan to continue supporting efforts to plant trees and support the environment as a core part of our mission.

Global Healing employees have engaged in volunteer efforts to plant trees in Houston, and the company has donated to groups that plant trees in Africa as well as those supporting sustainable, organic farming initiatives, among other things. Our company philosophy is rooted in a green philosophy. We use recyclable packaging materials, use certified organic, non-GMO ingredients, and source plant materials responsibly.

Points to Remember

When you consider everything trees do for us, it’s easy to see why they’re so beloved. Trees can improve our moods, boost healing, lower stress, reduce air pollution, counteract climate change, and cool down our cities. And of course, we all know that they give us oxygen! It’s no wonder that trees make us feel better whenever we see one.

In honor of Earth Day, consider planting a tree in your neighborhood or workplace. Do your research first and pick a tree that is right for your climate and area. Make sure you plant it in a spot where it can provide shade without interfering with power lines or other structures. Help our planet by planting a tree today!

What have you done for Earth Day? What do you love about trees? Share your experiences below!

The post Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees appeared first on Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles.

Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees published first on https://nootropicspowdersupplier.tumblr.com/