The Olmecs were the first major civilization in Mexico following a progressive development in Soconusco. They lived in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico, in the present-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco. It has been speculated that Olmec derive in part from neighboring Mokaya and/or MixeâZoque.
One of the most common types of mechanical injury to dogwoods is impact from lawnmowers. Injuries of this type can invite basal stem rot disease and insect borer infestation. Similarly, string trimmer impact can sometimes bruise or girdle the cambium (the vital layer of tissue under the bark).
Pink varieties of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) such as Rubra and Prairie Pink brighten the garden each spring by filling their branches with pastel blossoms. In addition to their spring beauty, these trees provide berries for birds in the fall.void injuring the bark of your pink dogwood. Injuring the bark with mowers or garden tools exposes the trunk. This open wound allows in diseases and pests that can harm your dogwood. It's best to remove all grass from around the tree and to avoid planting close to the trunk. 1  Dig This.