4 Colorful Trees for Your Colorado Landscape Summers on the Front Range are hot, dry, and inviting to severe drought. This weather challenges landscapers and homeowners by making it difficult to grow plants. Nonetheless, trees add value and a sense of belonging to homes and properties. Although difficult, is possible to achieve beautiful landscapes by utilizing these four colorful trees that are… Read More
How to Tell If Your Tree is Sick There are many ways to tell if your tree is sick. While we may not realize it, trees serve us in more ways than we imagine. They grace our landscapes with beauty, provide shade to play or rest under, and can add real estate value to a home. However, just like with most living things,… Read More
Pine Beetles: Behavior and How to Prevent Them Pine beetles are not like other bugs. In the last decade, they have been responsible for killing off millions of acres of pines in the southern United States, Switzerland, and other areas of Europe. Bit by bit, they have spread across the United States, making a home in heavily forested areas. Knowing what they behave like… Read More
3 Troublesome Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard A tree is a staple object in anyone’s yard. They are some of the first things people notice when driving by and (when taken care of properly) can add a significant amount of real estate value to a home. They often live for several decades and provide numerous benefits such as shade, fruit, oxygen, cleaner… Read More
Tree Care Myths As spring rolls around, many look forward to spending more time outside of their homes. This also provides many the opportunity to plant or tend to the gardens and plant life outside of their home. However, while many homeowners have great intentions when trying to tend to their gardens and trees, they often lack the… Read More
The Effect of Drought on Trees The effect of drought on trees can be detrimental. This is essential for all homeowners to know, so they can better support the health and well-being of their valued landscapes. Most homeowners would rank the plant and trees in their yards as some of their home’s most important aesthetic features. Not only do they make… Read More
Tree Diseases and How to Avoid Them Just like people, trees suffer from illnesses and diseases as well. Many people know that trees suffer from illnesses. However, not everyone can identify these illnesses or even know what to look for. Knowing the diseases to look out for can prolong your tree’s life, and the plant life around it. Causes of Stress in… Read More
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
Cold Weather Tree Care The holiday season is near, which means cold weather and snowfall may be coming. As the colder weather comes, people get ready by digging out winter clothes from the closet, and buying hot drinks. Everyone always makes sure to have enough blankets as well. It’s a process that happens year after year, but does anyone… Read More
Designing Your Landscape in 3 Simple Steps When it comes to home landscapes, trees are wonderful additions to any home – they increase property value, clean the air, provide trade and privacy, and can even reduce noise from busy roads around your home. The benefits are endless and by planting trees you can also do your small part to help the environment.… Read More
