If you are looking for an ornamental tree that remains green all year long, look no further. The holly tree could be just what you are looking for. These evergreens, when healthy, produce dense green foliage all year long. In the fall, they produce bright red fruit (berries) that last throughout the winter. What also […]
Caribou are common in Alaska with their numbers in the hundreds of thousands. This makes seeing them probably not a big deal for native Alaskans. For visitors like me, who want to see wildlife, it is always thrilling to see a wild animal in the wild. These photos were taken off the Dalton Highway past […]
If you read my blog at all, you know that I try to visit Alaska every year. Most of Alaska is trail-less. Adding to the adventure, Alaska is big. As a newbie, you can look across a valley and think, we can get there by the end of the day. Then you realize, that in […]
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 […]