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 ...
TREES & plants. Sweet birch. Sweet birch is an attractive tree for lawns and naturalized areas, with shiny, red-brown bark and yellow foliage. Native to the eastern United States, the tree also attracts beautiful butterflies to the landscape, serving as a caterpillar/larval host. This species is resistant to bronze birch borer (BBB).
1 In warm areas where Alstroemeria are winter hardy (zones 8-10) your plants can stay outdoors during the cool months and may produce sporadic flushes of blooms. 2  In areas cooler than zone 8, it is advisable to bring your Alstroemeria inside during the cold months. 3  Situate the plants in a sunny window.