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"Learn how to effectively get rid of poison ivy in your outdoor space with these helpful tips and tricks! 🌿🚫 Say goodbye to this pesky plant and enjoy a poison ivy-free environment. Check out the article for more information on how to tackle this common problem. 💪🏼" https://buff.ly/3VZXyLM . . #chrissellscentralflorida, #remax, #remaxheritageprofessionals, #polkcountyrealtor, #polkcountyrealestate, #winterhavenrealtor, #winterhavenrealestate, #55+realtor, #newhomespecialist

🌳 Fun Facts About Cedar Elms! 🌳 Did you know the Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is one of the toughest trees around? Here are some cool facts about these Texas natives: 🍂 Drought-Resistant: Cedar Elms are incredibly resilient and can thrive even in the toughest conditions, making them perfect for our Texas heat! 🍃 Unique Leaves: Unlike most elms, Cedar Elms have rough, sandpapery leaves that give them a distinct texture. 🐝 Wildlife Haven: These trees are a favorite for birds and bees alike, providing both shelter and a food source for our buzzing and feathered friends. 🌳 Slow Growers: Cedar Elms may take their time to grow, but their hardiness makes them a long-lasting addition to any landscape. 🌼 Beautiful Fall Colors: In the fall, Cedar Elms put on a stunning show with their golden-yellow leaves. Next time you're out and about, take a moment to appreciate the Cedar Elm—it’s a true Texan treasure! 🌟 #TreeFacts #CedarElm #NatureLovers #TexasTrees

Download image The Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) is a medium-sized woodpecker known for its distinctive coloration and unique behaviors. #bird #forest #GreyheadedWoodpecker #Picuscanus

Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos)🐦 🕊. Here are some of its characteristics: Appearance: Yellow Vent: As the name suggests, they have a bright yellow vent. Black Mask: They have a distinctive black mask around their eyes. Olive-Brown Plumage: Their overall plumage is olive-brown. Behavior: Social Birds: Yellow-vented Bulbuls are social birds and often form flocks. Vocal: They are known for their loud and varied calls. Diet: They are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, berries, insects, and nectar. Habitat and Range: Open Woodlands: They are commonly found in open woodlands, gardens, and agricultural areas. Wide Distribution: They have a wide distribution across South and Southeast Asia. #birdlife #bird #birdphotography #naturephotography

🌾Spear grass has a clever way of dispersing its seeds. The seeds of spear grass are equipped with sharp, pointed tips and sometimes even barbs. This design isn't just for show; it helps the seeds latch onto the fur of animals that brush past the grass. 🐾 Imagine walking through a field, and your socks come out looking like a pin cushion – that's spear grass at work! As field guide Bryce explains to our guests here, spear grass also has seeds designed to drill into the soil. Once the seed comes in contact with the ground, changes in humidity can cause parts of the seed to move or twist, literally screwing the seed into the soil. This ingenious method ensures that the seeds are planted into the earth, where they have a better chance of growing into new plants. 🌱 Next time you spot some spear grass, why not try this trick and dazzle your friends with your nature know-how? Have you ever tried it? Does it work as brilliantly as nature intended? Let us know! 🌍✨ 📸Video credit: Jeandra Swan 📍 Shumbalala Game Lodge, Thornybush Private Nature Reserve 🇿🇦 #SpearGrass #NatureMagic #ShumbalalaGameLodge #Thornybush #SouthAfricanSafari #Natureatitsbest #didyouknow #learnnewtricks

Have you seen this distinctive woodpecker around? Red-headed woodpeckers thrive in open wooded areas, often near water, where there are plenty of dead trees around. While they will hunt for insects under tree bark, they have one skill that no other woodpecker native to Ohio has—hunting and catching insects in flight. These woodpeckers are also one of only four species of woodpecker in North America that store food. They’ll store seeds, acorns, nuts and even live insects in cracks or holes in wood, wedging their finds in tightly. What’s even more unusual, red-headed woodpeckers are the only species that will cover their stored food with wood or bark. Red-headed woodpeckers nest in dead trees and snags, especially those that have lost most of their bark. Both the male and female woodpeckers will help to build the nest, excavating a cavity within the tree. These birds will often stay together for several years and will reuse a nest cavity each year if possible. Red-headed woodpeckers are also the only woodpeckers in Ohio that do not show sexual dimorphism—that means that the male and female birds look alike. If you’re out this summer, keep an ear out for a harsh “Ke-ah” call or for a two-part drumming sound with a staccato roll—that could mean a red-headed woodpecker is near-by. Photo by: Matt Williams/TNC

What an amazing time of year! The gardens our employee owners construct and organically maintain are booming with flowers and buzzing with activity – both ours (human) and others (the pollinators!). Following a fun conversation that Dale Nussbaum, pla, asla, our CEO, had with a client where they were sharing stories of cross-pollinating fruit trees with a Q-tip amidst cold, wet spring weather, we wanted to take a moment to praise the real pollinators and share a little bit more about them. You know about bees, but there are many other pollinators (birds, insects, bats and even some mammals) we count on for blooming beauty, food, raw materials, and so much more. Thank you, pollinators! Learn more about how we need them, and they need us at https://lnkd.in/eXX8PiQ. Photo is of a busy bee pollinating lavender outside the offices of NUSSBAUM GROUP in Redmond, WA. #Pollinators #PollinatorPartnership #LandscapeConstruction #LandscapeMaintenance #LandscapingIndustry #LandscapeArchitecture #GreenSpaces #SustainableLandscapes #ThoughtLeadership #OutdoorDesign #EnvironmentalDesign #GreenInfrastructure #LandscapeDesigners #OutdoorLiving #LandscapingProfessionals #LandscapingProjects

What's a spring ephemeral?🌱 Well, it refers to plants that emerge quickly in the spring and die back to their underground parts after a short growth and reproduction phase. The Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is an ephemeral. Here are some quick facts about it: ➡️ It is commonly found in small clusters or grow en masse along the forest floor or in lawns. ➡️ Spring beauty is low-growing, 4 to 6 inches, and fairly adaptable; it tolerates shade and sun, rich moist soil, and even drier soils. ➡️ Many homeowners use it as an early-season ground cover. ➡️ It is one of the longer blooming wildflowers, blooming for up to three weeks. ➡️ It plays an important role as a nectar and pollen source for native bees. ❗Please note that you should never dig up a wildflower from its natural environment and bring it home! Spring ephemerals are available for purchase; consult the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society for a list of reputable native plant nurseries. #SpringEphemeral #NativePlants #Wildflowers

Is it OK to trim this plant now? Should I trim it now? Should I cut it down? Replace it? Is it even a plant? or a weed? Sound Familiar? Keeping up with the maintenance of your landscape can be tough with all of the different plant species, varieties, knowing when/how/what to trim. And also knowing what is going to look & perform best based on the sun-light conditions. With a little planning and a good relationship with your service provider, you can enjoy the beauty of your property without worry. The picture shows a recent Ornamental tree we low-limbed for a client. #cliffinc #landscape #outdoorliving #landscapemaintence

I’VE ALREADY TOLD THESE STORIES: Story 2. Window Garden Remember the story about my weird day with the smoke alarm and pansy freefall? Ok, sounds probably too weird, so here is some context: https://lnkd.in/giwAk2Xr So, the Felix Baumgartner of the pansy species was one of the two pots. Spoiler alert - it did survive the fall and fully recovered. Blossomed later, but it did blossom! [I took no pictures of the hail and fall events, for the sight was a massacre and, honestly, photography was the last thing on my mind in both cases] As I was watching my plants grow from seed to flowers, nature did teach me a lesson or two (apart from the power of storms and gravity). Here they are: 🫘 From seed to first sprout: taught me faith and patience 🌱 From seedlings to second pair of leaves: taught me care and parenthood, especially so when I had to protect the baby plant from hailstorms 🥀 From third pair of leaves to their total devastation by weather: taught me how nature can recover, even when the young plants were almost destroyed by the second, coin-size hail, against which I failed to protect them. 🪻 From regrown leaves to first flowers: taught me gratitude, seeing something so beautiful coming to bloom on my window, for me... and not only me. 🐝 From the first flower to the first pollinator: taught me that beauty in nature is always practical and a part of the bigger cycle of life. And what is the biggest lesson nature has taught YOU? #nature #gardening #flowers #plants #pollinators #hailstorm #weather #biodiversity