Mint is a great plant to keep in a pot or plant in your garden. I love spring when it is time to get new annuals, but I also love having a few perennials that come back every year. This plant is a perfect perennial for your garden, plus it has numerous possible health benefits. […]
If you live in Northern Virginia, I am sure that you may have a stink bug or two at your house. Stink bugs are an invasive species from Asia. They accidentally came to the United States in the 1990s. There are numerous invasive plants in the area. I should not be surprised that there are […]
River Birch are one of those trees that are probably recommended by landscape architects quite frequently. They possess some unique characteristics, and they are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Read on to find out the pros and cons of choosing to plant River Birch trees. General Characteristics of River Birch Trees According to the USDA […]
I am very happy that I have finally found my favorite sun protection gear. I have very sensitive skin on my face, so keeping it out of the sun is a must. The products listed below have revolutionized my ability to comfortably be outside in the sun. Read on to find out what has worked […]
I’m going to share my favorite day hiking gear. Everyone has favorites. Usually, I find new favorites from reading about other peoples’ favorites. Read on to find out what my favorites are. Check out the links. Maybe you will find something new that you grow to love. These have a variety of price points. Just […]
Galls on trees are relatively common. They actually occur on all sorts of plants; however, I’m going to focus on trees. Of course, there is some crossover between plant and tree galls. Read more to find out some general information about galls. What do galls look like? Galls are abnormal growths that occur on limbs, […]