Golden Spike Company

Thorny trees are characterized by the presence of large, pointed spikes or barbs on their trunks and stems. These spikes can pose a hazard as they have the potential to cause harm if touched. Some trees may even have thorns that are hidden beneath leaves or difficult to spot in the crevices of branches and … Read more

While weeds might get a bad rap, they can add a bit of natural beauty, color, or fragrance to your garden landscape. Weeds that bloom in the appropriate location should not be a bother. Instead, your yard may be adorned with white, purple, or pink blooming weeds that provide a striking appearance. Ultimately, one gardener’s … Read more

Boxelder is a deciduous tree with a rounded form and a broad, irregular crown that grows to be medium-sized. Bright green lance-shaped ovate leaves with serrated margins, winged seeds known as samaras, and dark brown ridged bark are some of its identifying characteristics. Boxelder leaves are pinnately complex and have three to seven leaflets on … Read more

On decorative shrubs, blooming plants, houseplants, and crops, brown bugs on plants are a big problem. Aphids, spider mites, Asiatic beetles, and Colorado potato beetles are all minor destructive brown bugs that can destroy attractive plants and crops. Little brown insects bite plant leaves and suck nutrients or dig into the soil to devour roots. … Read more

Venomous caterpillars have poisonous bristles, spines, and barbs on their bodies that can cause a severe sting. Some venomous caterpillars appear soft and cute, but their hairy bodies conceal toxin-filled spines that can lodge in the skin. Because they have bright coloring, sharp-looking spines, and a menacing appearance, other caterpillars with poisonous spines appear to … Read more