What is the definition of a weed? I maintain a large property in addition to writing blog posts. My job is to keep the exterior looking immaculate. This includes mowing large areas, running the ‘weed’ eater, and maintaining the gardens. After watching the ebb and flow of plant growth, I began to wonder what is […]
Leaf identification resources are one way to help identify a tree. However, you must know and understand some basic terminology in order to identify leaves. It’s not as easy as it might seem. Like everything else on the internet, there are a lot of resources for leaf identification that are not correct nor simple to […]
Recently I realized how horrible tick-borne diseases are. Two weeks age, my dog quickly lost his sight. I took him to the vet, and he got diagnosed with two active tick-borne illnesses. This was a nasty wake up call to how horrible tick diseases are. It reminded me to take tick bites and preventative measures […]
Mature Hardwood Trees can suffer during a drought just like yards and other shrubs. We often don’t think about, nor worry about hardwood trees during drought. However, these trees can suffer significant stress during droughts. What is a Drought? A drought is a significant lack of precipitation over an extended period of time. As a […]
It’s almost July and blackberries are here! Blackberries are incredible wild, edible berries that grow prolifically in many areas of Virginia. Read on to find out more about this amazing berry. Blackberry Identification Blackberries are relatively easy to identify. There are look a-likes, however, none of them are dangerous. The most common look alike is […]
Milk Thistle is a nasty weed that is a regulated class A noxious weed. At first glance the bright purple thistle/flower looks really pretty. However, don’t let the pretty flower fool you. This is not a desirable plant to have on your property. Read on to find out more. Milk Thistle Identification Here are the […]