That makes sense. I guess it's all about time spent exposed to it. I do okay with geologic features (from being a backpacker and climber) except, oddly, types of rocks. But I have never been great at tree/plant identification. We did just move to a house with a decent yard/garden, so I am learning at least some of the names for things that are in the yard (and that we've started planting ourselves).
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I also learned some practical things:
Don't plant things too close to each other or to fences. It's amazing how they spread out and obscure views / block paths.
When you put a pile of something somewhere, temporarily, make sure it's not a problem if it is actually there for the next five years.
> Don't plant things too close to each other or to fences.
This issue was drilled into my head with the tracts of new homes in Boise; that 5-10 years later had plant beds were overgrown and too crowded.
> When you put a pile of something somewhere, temporarily, make sure it's not a problem if it is actually there for the next five years.
Haha, good advice! I can absolutely see where this will happen.