This outside water faucet appears to be leaking and freezing over. Though in reality it is an illusion.
Category Archives: Snow
Suncicles
The Sun has been getting stronger now that we are in February. Even when the temps are many degrees below freezing, the snow has been melting.
Frosty White Fir
It has been over a decade ago that this White Fir was planted. The White Fir is part of a windbreak line of evergreens. The other evergreens are Colorado Blue Spruces. Both of these species of conifers grow at a similar slow growth rate, so work good together. These trees are thicker than pine trees, […]
Half Foot of Snow
A heavy snow fell upon the land. Diamond didn’t mind the snow. Branches of the Colorado Blue Spruce are heavy-laden with snow. A Variegated Fritillaria is given further ornamental appeal with a layer of snow around it.
Sweetheart Snow
The Sweetheart Apricot tree is full of blossoms this spring. Even the snow couldn’t stop it.
Stop Snowmelt
I have been building a lot of vernal pools. They help stop the rush of water so it can slowly absorb into the surrounding soil. This vernal pool is right above a permanent pond.
Icicle Handle
Snow has been melting and dripping down from the roof. This water has created an usual door handle, with icicles hanging from it.
Heavy Snow
Some wet, heavy snow has come in time to make a White Christmas. Bamboo is weighed down with the snow. Evergreen Windbreak with a nice Christmas look. Unique Snowball formed on steel fence post.
Bamboo Snowed Under
Bamboo quickly bends under the weight of winter precipitation. Once the snow starts melting, it quickly becomes upright again.
Snow Guinea
The guinea was not sure what to do on a snowy roof. The edge of the roof was perfect without snow, so the guinea’s feet could stay warmer.