Japanese Barberry or, Berberis thunbergii, is native to Japan and the eastern part of Asia. In the fall, it is beautiful. It turns a bright crimson red, Unfortunately, it’s highly invasive. I saw these on the C & O Canal trail. At first, I thought it was burning bush, which is another invasive species. However, […]
On a recent trip to Steamboat Springs Colorado, I hiked almost everyday. Getting outside and moving is so good for the soul. The Mica Basin Trail is located at the end of Seedhouse Road. The area is rather crowded, but few people hike this particular trail. Beginning of Mica Basin Trail The Mica Basin Trail […]
It is not uncommon to see black slime on a tree trunk. I’ve done lot’s of posts on trunk wounds and how they can be an indicator of root or tissue problems. I was out walking a couple of weeks ago. I heard a loud crash close by. On my way home, I saw what […]
Tree inspections are usually part of tree care estimates. When we provide an estimate, we always do a visual inspection. Visual inspections from the ground can reveal faulty areas such as trunk or branch damage. Damaged areas are always more prone to failure. Visual inspections from the ground can indicate that a more thorough inspection […]
Forest Ferns are all over the woods. They always remind me of some sort of a magical place. Ferns usually grow low to the ground. In other words, they provide a variable carpet of green. Read on to find out some interesting facts about ferns. Characteristics of Forest Ferns Forest ferns do not have flowers. […]
Maple tree seeds are also called helicopters or whirly birds. These trees usually produce prolific amounts of seeds. An acre of maple trees may produce a million seeds. There are 14 different varieties of maple trees common in North America. They are each slightly different. It’s better to know the variety of the tree, then […]