As in most of the early villages along the Skagit river, one of the first priorities was to clear the forest land to provide space for a townsite and residential area. This photo of the Hamilton Logging Co. shows a crew in action.
Because of aridity and scarcity of rain Arabian Gulf is considered to be poor as far as natural plants are concerned. Natural vegetation in the Arabian Gulf region have deep roots or thorn-like small leaves, hence they endure aridity and overcome its impact.
Camellia grow best in fertile, acidic, moist, well drained soils with high levels of organic matter. In alkaline soil, plants do not prosper and may suffer from iron deficiency. Mulching heavily, especially in heavy clay soils, will greatly improve the level of organic matter and conserve soil moisture.amellia grow best in fertile, acidic, moist, well drained soils with high levels of organic matter. In alkaline soil, plants do not prosper and may suffer from iron deficiency. Mulching heavily, especially in heavy clay soils, will greatly improve the level of organic matter and conserve soil moisture.