All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

LEHIGH TWP., Pa - Brian Krische of Lehigh Township Fire Department says crews have used "well over 200,000 gallons of water", fighting a large mulch fire that has been burning for the past two days.

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morgan23 / Getty Images A fully grown tree may lose several hundred gallons of water through its leaves on a hot, dry day. The same tree will lose nearly no water on wet, cold, winter days, so ...

Mulching with organic matter is very useful to regulate moisture, enrich the soil, and control weeds for your plants, even providing an aesthetic appeal. However, not all of them work the same for all ...