If you live in Great Falls, McLean, Reston, Herndon, or anywhere in Fairfax County, there probably is a resident herd of white-tailed deer in your neighborhood. Some people like to see them grazing and meandering through their yards. Others put up fences to keep them out of their landscape. Deer are drawn to all kinds […]
The James W. Dalton Highway, which is known as the Dalton Highway, is a dirt, gravel and partially paved highway that runs south from Prudhoe Bay at the Arctic Ocean to Livengood, Alaska. It provides access to the Trans-Alaska pipeline, and it is a supply route for truckers going to the oil fields. It is […]
Fall brings colorful leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days. It also brings the persimmons! When I saw my first persimmon tree, I thought that they were an anomaly. When I started being more observant, I realized that persimmon trees are pretty common. They are really easy to spot in the fall because of their fruit. […]
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is also known as the Alyeska Pipeline, the Alaska Pipeline, or by locals the pipeline. You might wonder why I chose to write about the pipeline. At Vic’s Tree Service, we love nature. The pipeline runs through pristine wilderness. and as a result, is sometimes a controversial issue. Knowledge is […]
Ever see a black walnut tree or nut in the forest? Black walnuts make a delicious desert cake. The wood is frequently used for furniture or floors. Black walnut trees are common in the Eastern United States. They are abundant in the Great Falls area, along the Appalachian Trail, or in the Shenandoah, In the […]
Storm damage always provides some interesting photos. This photo is an amazing example of the strength and flexibility of wood and the typical “widow maker”. There is a considerable amount of tension and torc on the remainder of the tree, and it creates quite a dangerous situation. Many other types of trees would crack in […]