Archive for March, 2016

• A Tree is the Earth’s Biggest Living Organism

  • March 25th, 2016
  • Posted in Curb Appeal
  • Tags: Tags: maintenance, quaking aspen, tree
    

  When asked what the earth’s biggest organism is, you may have thought of a whale or a giant squid. However, the correct answer is surprising: it’s a quaking aspen tree! Actually, it’s several trees that are clones of the same… Read More

• What is Limewashing?

  • March 18th, 2016
  • Posted in Tree Health
  • Tags: Tags: fruit trees, limewash, tree health, whitewash
    

  As spring approaches and temperatures rise, many begin to plant new trees. You may notice new and old trees alike with bright white bases. Why are they colored this way? The answer is that they are being limewashed. Limewash, or… Read More

• 4 More Trees to Never Plant in Your Yard

  • March 11th, 2016
  • Posted in Curb Appeal
  • Tags: Tags: bad trees, trees to avoid, trees to never plant in your yard
    

  Spring is nearly here, and that means tree-planting season is almost upon us! You may be thinking about planting a new tree in your front yard to provide shade and curb appeal. However, there are a few trees that will… Read More

• Why Do Trees Need Bark?

  • March 4th, 2016
  • Posted in Tree Health
  • Tags: Tags: tree bark, tree health
    

  Bark is the outermost covering of a tree’s trunk and branches, like a protective skin. Tree bark conserves water and also serves to protect the tree’s essential living systems from environmental and situational dangers. These include temperature extremes, storms, attacks… Read More