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 […]
There are invasive plant species everywhere. I decided to write about the characteristics of invasive species to increase awareness of the issue. However, first I had to find a good definition. Read on to find out more. Definition Well like other scientific definitions, there are lots of variations of the definition. As a result, here […]
Common mullein is not a weed. I thought that it probably was a weed. I see it growing along the edges of a hay field. This is a typical place to find it. Read on to learn more about this pretty plant that is not a weed, is actually a medicinal herb, and is not […]
Killdeer are small to medium sized birds that are common, but not in suburban areas. They are a type of plover which is a gregarious wading bird who is usually found by water. Even though they are common, they are really interesting. I first saw them last year. It is amazing that these birds successfully […]