Category Archives: Trees & Shrubs



October is Still Green

Posted on October 7, 2007 by admin

Although I have been noticing a lot more color in the trees around here, I would have to say that for October 7, it’s still pretty green. I ran down to Home Depot this morning to return a dying Boxwood … Continue reading →

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Red Maple Tree – Autumn Colors

Posted on October 6, 2007 by admin

It has been a very dry Autumn. It has rained only once in as long as I can remember. My memory isn’t that great though. The one time it did rain was a heavy downpour for a few minutes. You … Continue reading →

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Autumn in New York – Driving to Work

Posted on September 25, 2007 by admin

I did a little weaving today, but nothing too dangerous. If I had a really good camera, I would love to pull over to take a picture of the Shawangunk Ridge. There are a few parts along Rt.52 that offer … Continue reading →

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Mulch All Done

Posted on September 23, 2007 by admin

I just finished up with the latest mulching. I think it looks pretty damn good. I had some extra mulch, so I used it in the front yard where the dirt is like concrete. I covered that area right up. … Continue reading →

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Last Mulch of the Season

Posted on September 22, 2007 by admin

Hopefully. No, I mean it. You knew I was going to get some more mulch by the way I was writing, right? I mean, I mentioned it here and here. I just had one last part of the backyard to … Continue reading →

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Trees Are Good

Posted on September 20, 2007 by admin

No really, they are. I just came across a pretty neat website explaining exactly why. The website is called, “Trees are Good.” Hmmm… This website is a great resource because it covers a variety of topics, like the “Benefits of … Continue reading →

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Mulch Helps Trees Grow Faster

Posted on September 19, 2007 by admin

The other day, I planted a few new Crabapple trees. I watered them and they looked great. Then it rained and they still looked great. I got home today and they looked a little droopy. Hmmm. I know you are … Continue reading →

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Some Nice Dogwood Tree Pictures

Posted on September 19, 2007 by admin

I thought it might be a good idea to give some mad props to my sister, Laurie. True, she is not part of the “Young Astronauts” program, but she’s ok anyway. Laurie took some very nice photos of the dogwood … Continue reading →

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Today’s Theme – Birds on a Wire

Posted on September 18, 2007 by admin

This morning’s drive was a mixed bag…sunny in some parts and foggy in the rest. I thought I got some really cool shots of the fog, but they ended up to be just gray. If I was able to stop … Continue reading →

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Another Lazy Saturday

Posted on September 15, 2007 by admin

What a weird feeling I had all day. The temperature feels like it’s around 60 degrees and it’s quite breezy. It feels like the seasons are changing. I am sure there will be some more annoyingly hot days, but I … Continue reading →

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