Snow removal tools are the kind of thing that you don’t ever think about unless you get a lot of snow. In areas that get a lot of snow, these people know what tools work. Read on to find out what snow removal tools are out there besides the basic snow shovel you can buy […]
Winter hiking in the snow can sometimes be a little tricky. It’s definitely harder than hiking during the spring, fall, or summer. Read on to find out some ideas to make winter hiking really enjoyable. Winter Hiking Clothing: Choose it Wisely First, make sure that you have good waterproof footwear. Really, the amount of […]
Aesthetically, icicle formation is one of nature’s gifts in the winter. Although they are pretty, they can cause some damage too. Read on to find out more about these amazing ice formations. Icicle Formation Icicles usually form on bright, sunny days when the temperature is below freezing. There are three common ways that icicles form. […]
The Christmas cactus is a great, low maintenance plant. If you are lucky, you will get a big payoff of beautiful flowers around Christmas. Read on to find out more. Physical Appearance This plant has several unique characteristics: First, it has deep green smooth leaves with scalloped edges. Don’t be fooled. The term leaves is […]
Tree dormancy is some thing that all of us that live in areas with deciduous trees observe every fall. It’s an integral part of their survival. Yet few of us really know how or exactly why trees go dormant. Read on to find out some interesting information. Definition and Characteristics Tree Dormancy is a strategy […]
Firewood is a staple for many people during the winter months to provide warmth to a house. Fires are also used decoratively to provide some ambiance on a cold winter’s night. Read on to learn about firewood so you can be an educated consumer of firewood!