Proper Tree Planting While it may seem simple, many people don’t know the necessary steps required for proper tree planting. It goes beyond digging a hole, putting a tree inside, and adding water. Preparation Picking the right season is crucial to a new tree’s survival. Early spring before budbreak is one of the best times to plant it.… Read More
What is Aerating? Your lawn may in desperate need of aeration. Aeration is vital to keeping your yard healthy and growing and getting your soil the nutrients it needs. A process familiar to some and not others, it can greatly improve the condition of your lawn and should be a part of your lawn care routine. Why Aerate?… Read More
Your Ultimate Fire Mitigation Checklist Wildfires can be one of the most dangerous natural disasters to not just plant life, but human life as well. There are numerous examples of wildfires raging through acres of beautiful land all the way to destroying many homes in their blaze. There are certain times of the year that wildfires are more of a… Read More
Mistakes Homeowners Make When Trimming Their Own Trees Everyone wants to save money, and often times we find ourselves taking on DIY projects that are better left for the experts. Tree trimming is one of those projects homeowners regret trying to do on their own because they make a lot of big mistakes. Tree trimming is important to maintain the health of a… Read More
What’s in an Arborists Toolbox? Our Arborists’ toolbox is the work truck. Since most of our equipment doesn’t actually fit inside of your average toolbox, we have a lot of equipment to haul. Learn about the most important tools we use every single day. Chainsaw The most obvious…a chainsaw! It is the most common tool that is used by arborists… Read More
Knot Tying is an Arborists’ Tool As an arborist, there are many tricks you learn to tie knots that get you through every job. Knot tying is a tool that all arborists carry in their mental toolbox to ensure safety on the job at all times. Take a look at some of the most popular ones we use. These knots also… Read More
How Trees Raise Property Value Money really does grow on trees! By being strategic about the trees you decide to plant or remove, they can save and make you more money in the long run. Did you know? A tree in the front of a house increases the home’s sales price by an average of $7,100. Now, if that tree… Read More
When to Remove Your Tree Knowing when it is time to let go of a tree can be a really tough decision, but it is something we advise you to take care of immediately when you notice it. The bigger the tree gets, the more expensive its problems become. Major reasons people are hesitant to remove their trees is due… Read More
Fertilizing Your Trees – When and How? How to Fertilize your Tree Before you get started fertilizing your trees, there is no need to remove any mulch to start fertilizing. Always be mindful not to over-fertilize by scattering it too close to the trunk or by using too much. It is necessary to fertilize throughout the entire root system. In general, the… Read More
Best Flowering Trees for Colorado Wherever you live, there are certain plants and trees that are a good fit for the climate and others that would not last long. Some areas of Colorado, such as Denver, are known for their history of droughts. Therefore, not just any tree will do to plant in certain areas of Colorado. You would need… Read More
