It is almost April, and spring yard clean up time is here! After a windy winter and spring, sometimes there are lots of branches to pick up. Some trees are very messy, and they drop a lot of branches and debris. Read on to find out some trees to avoid, if you don’t want a […]
Spring always brings pretty little flowers. This spring is no exception. Purple crocus flowers are out! These pretty little flowers bring a feeling of joy and awe. Read on to find out more. Purple Crocus: General Physical Characteristics Crocus come in a variety of colors including but not limited to yellow, white, purple, orange, and […]
Snow removal tools are the kind of thing that you don’t ever think about unless you get a lot of snow. In areas that get a lot of snow, these people know what tools work. Read on to find out what snow removal tools are out there besides the basic snow shovel you can buy […]
Aesthetically, icicle formation is one of nature’s gifts in the winter. Although they are pretty, they can cause some damage too. Read on to find out more about these amazing ice formations. Icicle Formation Icicles usually form on bright, sunny days when the temperature is below freezing. There are three common ways that icicles form. […]
The Christmas cactus is a great, low maintenance plant. If you are lucky, you will get a big payoff of beautiful flowers around Christmas. Read on to find out more. Physical Appearance This plant has several unique characteristics: First, it has deep green smooth leaves with scalloped edges. Don’t be fooled. The term leaves is […]
Tree dormancy is some thing that all of us that live in areas with deciduous trees observe every fall. It’s an integral part of their survival. Yet few of us really know how or exactly why trees go dormant. Read on to find out some interesting information. Definition and Characteristics Tree Dormancy is a strategy […]