Woodchip Steam – Caused by Fungi and Bacteria
Q: My coworkers and I were wondering why a huge pile of wood chips makes steam afterwards.
A: The condensed water vapor (steam) is caused by the heat of billions of fungi and bacteria digesting fresh wood and sap. Digestion is just a slow form of oxidation or burning. If you and a billion coworkers were eating lunch in the same room, you’d heat up too!
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Leyland Cypress – Branches Dying
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Tree Stump – Use As A Planter
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Fescue – Seeding vs. Using a Pre-emergent
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Boxwood – Variety Without Odor
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How To Control Honeysuckle Vines On Boxwoods?
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Leyland Cypress – Branches Dying
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Oak galls
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Good Trees to Grow in Georgia
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Loropetalum – Varieties and Sizes
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Birch Tree Leaves – Puckering
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