Whenever you are considering making changes to your landscape, you should consider when is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Late this past spring, I had to change some landscaping quickly. There was no option to choose the optimal time to plant. Hopefully this post will help others to make wise planting decisions, […]
Cattails are one of those things that remind me of some interesting dried flower arrangement. The flowering “tail” is the taller part. The tail is used before it goes to seed. Cattails grow quite easily in wetlands, wet areas, and disturbed areas. Read on to find out whether these plants are actually as good for […]
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 […]