an ice cube, a glass of cold water, and a swimming pool are each exposed to the same amount of sunlight on a hot day. after five minutes, the ice cube is melted and the cold drink is two degrees warmer, but the temperature of the swimming pool remains unchanged. what is the ...
The tree is known for the strong wintergreen scent of its bark and leaves. Culture: Sweet birch prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. The tree is hardy to Zone 3 and will grow on rocky, dry sites in the wild, but hot, dry sites should be avoided if possible. It has been able to handle heavy soils in the Midwest.
In my Zone 8B garden sweet alyssum is best suited to the fall, winter, and early spring garden. However, sometimes it remains in the garden year round. It almost seems perennial because seeds are produced that fall to the ground or are carried by the wind to nearby places.ome gardeners reported that sweet alyssum was invasive in their gardens and that volunteer plants reverted to the somewhat gangly species. If this is a problem, select one of the recently introduced sterile types, such as âSnow PrincessâÂ®, a sterile hybrid from Proven Winners that is heat tolerant.