I think almost everyone knows what a dandelion looks like. Most people consider it a weed. Weeds are usually noxious or unwanted plants. It is kind of an arbitrary designation. For that reason, I decided to do some research on dandelions. Plus, I have some dandelion tea in the cabinet. I can’t remember why I […]
Since we continue lockdown in Virginia due to COVID19, my outside travel is limited. I’ve figured out that there are still some interesting things in my backyard. One day I noticed this creepy orange fungus on a juniper. Of course I did some research. Now I know that the common name is Cedar-apple rust. As […]
Darn I found another invasive species. Autumn Olive is everywhere. The plant was introduced in the early 1900s. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. Evidently, we needed more wildlife habitats and erosion control. It seems like we could have found native plants for the wildlife. The wildlife evolved to live here, and we […]
Let’s talk insurance. Ever wonder what types of insurance a tree service should have? Read more to find out. Insurance protects the client, the worker, and the company. The tree care industry is not regulated. Insurance is not mandatory. As a result, do not assume every company is insured. Ask for proof to be sure.
I think tree roots are amazing. Trees must have a healthy canopy to survive. Luckily tree canopy health is relatively easy to assess. However, they must also have a healthy root system. If you have looked through the blog at all, you realize that I write a lot about roots. It would be helpful to read […]
I enjoy all of the Seasons for different reasons. In the spring, I love it when trees start to flower. First, it is a happy reminder that spring is on its way. Second, it always makes me think that we should add more flowering trees to our landscaping. One of the earliest trees to bloom […]