Tag: carbon dioxide

  • Fall Foliage Facts

    Fall is a favorite time of year with it’s spectacular colors. Ever wonder how it happens?  The answer is all in the leaves!  Here’s how it works: Plants’ roots take up water from the ground while carbon dioxide (a gas) is taken from the air. The plant uses sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into…

  • Tree Facts

    Trees are one of our planet’s longest living organisms… and they give us a multitude of benefits. Here are some interesting tree facts you might not know. • Approximately one third of the U.S. is covered in forests. • The life expectancy of the average urban/city tree is only 8 years. (Due to negligence, soil…