Monthly Archives: June 2015

Backyard Stump Removal

Posted on June 25, 2015 by steve roark

If you have a landscape with trees, you may be forced to take one down for some reason. The stump that remains is normally an eyesore, forcing many to resort to a costly stump removal service. There are solutions to … Continue reading →

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Your Yard Dreams of Being a Forest

Posted on June 22, 2015 by steve roark

With summer comes the weekly ritual of mowing the lawn. While this is often considered a mundane task, mowing is in fact holding back a forest. If nature had her way, almost all of our cleared land would be woodland, … Continue reading →

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Antlion

Posted on June 22, 2015 by steve roark

My Uncle Cas Newton Day remained a kid at heart to his last days. I loved him for it, for I think (and hope) a little of it rubbed off on me. To illustrate, he and I, both grown adults, … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and Moths

Posted on June 3, 2015 by steve roark

One of the joys of summer is watching bright colored butterflies flutter from flower to flower feeding on nectar. Some moths are also beautiful to see, but most tend to be dull in color and only seen at night. Because … Continue reading →

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Trees for Noise Reduction

Posted on June 2, 2015 by steve roark

Noise pollution is an ongoing problem in these modern times where new roads and subdivisions have invaded areas that were once quiet solitudes. Undesirable noise can cause anxiety, tension, and even illness.   If noise is a problem you have … Continue reading →

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