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Dogwoods brilliantly dot the wondrous landscape of rural Alabama and Georgia. Home. The very tops of the hardwood trees are invisible in the winter time. I fly so close that I feel that I might brushed up against a few. Their gray tips just blend in with the surroundings. A lone tree limb hangs over the edge viewing the wild beneath its shadow. My prop wash certainly makes them sway as if a strong wind had pushed itself through the Venturi effect of the winding tree line. God’s protection…

I stand and gaze at the magnificent American Oak towering tall and proud over me. It's hard to imagine that only two-hundred years ago, it was just a seed planted in the minds of men living in thirteen colonies. This seed was planted by men like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. When this small American Oak seed finally broke through the surface it was stained crimson with the blood of thousands who sacrificed their lives for the tiny seed. It was not hard for those men who died, and those…

Trying to get rid of an unwanted tree on your property is usually a task that is best left to the professionals because of the difficult and arduous nature of that task. Here are two reasons why you should work with a tree removal service. Tree Removal Is Extremely Difficult One of the things that many homeowners tend to underestimate is how difficult it actually is to remove a tree from their property. In many cases, these individuals believe that they are able to easily and quickly remove…

If you've ever cut down a tree or had a tree fall, you were probably left wondering how to get rid of the stump. While some people leave an old tree stump in place if you want to have enough room to plant another tree, or if you don't want to have to deal with that tree continually regrowing (which some trees do and some don't), you are going to have to get rid of that stump. There are two ways to get rid of a tree stump, which is either stump grinding or a complete stump removal. Here are the…

Diego awoke early one morning with the heat of the sun beating down heavily on him. He squirmed, enjoying the pleasant warmth. The Amazon was always humid throughout the year, but in the high trees, however, it stayed cooler because of the constant shade. For Diego, though, he prefered the steady beat of heat on his back. Diego stayed motionless for some time, hidden in a clump of light green leaves. Gradually, he slithered out beyond the vegetation, and looked out upon the thick, green tree…

Alaska is the largest and the least populated of the fifty United States. Full of mountain ranges and majestic wildlife, it has always captivated people’s attention. However with large distances between largely populated areas and the cold temperatures with long winters most people shy away from living there. But for me Alaska is my one true home; where I have family and friends, and where I want to one day settle down to spend the rest of my life. My one true home has always been Alaska, the…

Imagine going to school and getting looks of hate from everyone you used to know. In the novel, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, the main character, Melinda must find her voice after a terrible situation changes her life. The author shows the reader how Melinda grows and changes throughout the novel using the tree motif. By examining the use of the tree motif at the beginning, middle, and end of the book, we’ll see how it symbolized Melinda’s character and her growth. In the beginning of the…

How A Landscaping Service Keeps Your Trees Healthy And Beautiful Trees are an important part of your yard. They add beauty, shade, and value to your property. However, maintaining trees is a lot of work. Unless you have a green thumb and love to work in your yard every weekend, you may want to hire a landscaping service to keep your trees, plants, flowers, and lawn in good shape. Here are some things the landscaper can do to make your trees more appealing. Remove The Lower Branches Removing…

squirrels vs chipmunks It was in the middle of the summer when Nelson heard stomping coming closer and closer to them . Nelson looked down and saw a herd of chipmunks coming. Nelson got in his armor and grabbed his shield and sward. He told all the squirrels to get ready for battle. All of the squirrels climbed down the tree and stood in formation. They all marched closer to each other. When the chipmunk leader said that they just needed some acorns for the winter because they took all…

*A young initiate strides deeper into the forest, clutching a small scroll in both hands. She walks with a rapid gait, uneasily glancing about the forest. The trees suddenly break revealing a large clearing, the dewy grass glistening in the moonlight. In the center of the clearing a massive tree looms above, an ancient sentinel watching over the forest. She slows as she approaches the tree, scanning the area around her. The hair stands on the back of her neck and she wheels around.*…