We get calls all the time asking about cutting tree roots. You are probably wondering why is there a picture of a gravel road and a tree down? Well this tree provides a great example of what happens when tree roots are cut. Read on to find out more.
Winter is a great time to get deadwood removed. I am sure many people wonder how to identify deadwood in the winter. When a hardwood tree or branch is dead in the summer, it doesn’t have any leaves. Deciduous trees do not have leaves in the winter, therefore leaves can’t be used to determine deadwood. […]
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 […]
Tree Buds are the structure that trees use to protect their newly forming flowers, branches, and leaves. Having a little bit of knowledge about them is important when trimming flowering and fruit bearing trees. Read on to find out more. Types of Tree Buds Terminal buds are located at the end or apex of the […]
Fall is usually the time for fungi to emerge. Mushrooms are one type of fungi. Identifying mushrooms is not easy, and it should only be done by experts. Many mushrooms are deadly. Others can cause significant illness. Never eat a mushroom unless you are an expert at identifying fungi. Read below to find out why […]