Sweetgum trees are native to the eastern half of the United States. They are a lovely medium to large sized tree with lots of characteristics that make them a valuable asset to any landscape. They also have one significant drawback. This is probably the main reason we occasionally get calls to remove them. When I […]
Hiking is a way to get some great exercise, do some forest bathing, and enjoy nature. I would hike almost every day if I could. Unfortunately, I have to work! I visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado frequently. Of course, there are several places not far from the city that I hike regularly when I go. Hahns […]
If you live in Great Falls, McLean, Reston, Herndon, or anywhere in Fairfax County, there probably is a resident herd of white-tailed deer in your neighborhood. Some people like to see them grazing and meandering through their yards. Others put up fences to keep them out of their landscape. Deer are drawn to all kinds […]
The James W. Dalton Highway, which is known as the Dalton Highway, is a dirt, gravel and partially paved highway that runs south from Prudhoe Bay at the Arctic Ocean to Livengood, Alaska. It provides access to the Trans-Alaska pipeline, and it is a supply route for truckers going to the oil fields. It is […]
Fall brings colorful leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days. It also brings the persimmons! When I saw my first persimmon tree, I thought that they were an anomaly. When I started being more observant, I realized that persimmon trees are pretty common. They are really easy to spot in the fall because of their fruit. […]
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is also known as the Alyeska Pipeline, the Alaska Pipeline, or by locals the pipeline. You might wonder why I chose to write about the pipeline. At Vic’s Tree Service, we love nature. The pipeline runs through pristine wilderness. and as a result, is sometimes a controversial issue. Knowledge is […]