Roots of a tree

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Planting trees is essential for a healthy environment, but it's not as simple as just planting any tree anywhere. The right tree must be planted in the right location for the right reason. 📸Collected (AI - Generated)

A Tree’s roots serve two important functions: They anchor the tree in the soil so that its photosynthesizing parts (the leaves) are elevated and exposed to the sun; and the absorbing roots also take up the water and minerals that the tree uses to make carbohydrates for food and proteins for everything else. (Roots also must absorb oxygen, necessary for their own respiration and growth.) Some trees have an elongated taproot where the root grows straight down to draw water and minerals from…

Discovering the work of Arnold Kenseth – a poet, liturgist and preacher from Massachusetts – has been for me one of the real joys of the past two years. For that discovery I owe a debt to my dear f…

Trees have been around for about 370 million years, and as you can from these incredible pictures, there's a good reason why they've survived for so long. Whether they're growing in the middle of gale-force winds, on the tops of rocky platforms, inside concrete tunnels, or even growing out of each other, these beautiful trees know how to survive in places where no other life finds a way. Which explains why the planet is host to around 3 trillion adult trees that cover an estimated 30% of the…

If these roots could talk.... They'd tell you to stand firm and whether the storm, enjoy the view within a strong foundation, dance with the wind and shimmer in the sun. (A.S.)

I photographed these Giant Fig Trees Roots in Kauai, Hawaii. (This is a Moreton Bay Fig, or Ficus macrophylla -- a Banyan tree native to Australia.) I wanted to emphasis it's massive roots. Their size and sprawling nature were accentuated by forced perspective, achieved through using a wide angle lens (17mm, or 24mm equivalent). Including the round lava rocks in the foreground also adds interest. See how large these roots are next to a human…

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These drawings (all 1,180 of them!) show us the hidden beauty of tree roots below the surface.

Explore the natural beauty and intricate details of our Trees with Exposed Roots Watercolor Bundle, now available for instant download. This unique collection features 10 exquisite watercolor images, each showcasing the raw elegance of tree roots intertwined with the earth. These artworks are perfect for those who enjoy scrapbooking, journaling, or creating bespoke cards and invitations. Each image in the bundle captures the strength and resilience of trees, making them ideal for adding a…