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The Russian city of Chelyabinsk and the nearby town of Chebarkul are being spruced up ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin. Local outlet E1.ru reports that renovation work is focused almost entirely on the officers' housing where the president is likely to stay or pass through, while residents question why other neglected parts of the cities are not being fixed up as well.
- 2Artist Notes the Difference Between Pine and Spruce Needles●Practicing the Pine During practice I realised that pines barely have needles on the lower section, while spruces do hav
An artist practicing pine trees in pastel noticed that pines have few or no needles on the lower trunk, while spruces keep needles there, and asked why the difference exists. The observation has drawn attention among art and nature enthusiasts discussing tree anatomy and how painters observe detail while sketching from life.
- 38 Fall Garden Habits That Secretly Attract Squirrels▼Your Fall Garden Could Be Attracting Squirrels Without You Realizing It—Here Are 8 Things That Draw Them In
Gardeners are being warned that common autumn gardening choices could be drawing squirrels into their yards without them noticing. A new guide from The Spruce lists eight things in fall gardens that attract the animals, from leftover bulbs and fallen fruit to certain plants and shelter spots, and offers tips on how to keep squirrels away as the season changes.
- 4Plant These 7 Shrubs in October for a Colorful Spring Garden▼Plant These 7 Shrubs in October for a Spring Garden That Bursts With Color and Catches Everyone’s Eye
Gardening guidance circulating online recommends planting seven specific shrubs in October so they establish roots before winter and reward gardeners with bright spring blooms. The advice, published by home and garden outlet The Spruce, taps into the seasonal window when cool soil and autumn rain give new plantings their best start.
- 5Hikers praise Finland's Oulanka National Park trails●Der Oulanka Nationalpark ist ein Labyrinth aus Waldpfaden, die sich durch Fichten und Kiefern schlängeln. Manche sind sc
Travellers are describing Oulanka National Park in northern Finland as a maze of forest paths winding through spruce and pine. Some routes are narrow and root-covered, others broad and well worn, making the park a popular destination for hikers exploring the Finnish wilderness near Oulu and the Scandinavian north.