Tree Top Times

We just came across a great post on the TreePeople.org website that talks about all the great benefits of trees – what a great list! It’s amazing all the things that trees provide us, read on: Trees combat the greenhouse effect Global warming is the result of excess greenhouse gases, created by burning fossil fuels […]

Once again the Front Range is dealing with extreme vole activity. Over the summer of 2014 vole activity was at near record high levels according to CSU. As the colder weather sets in voles are focusing on plants close to their dens. This means damage to junipers and other woody plants is increasing. The very […]

So many things in Colorado make it difficult for plants to thrive. Extreme temperature swings, intense summer heat, prolonged drought, highly alkaline soils, and heavy clay soils all contribute to slow and stunted growth of our trees and shrubs. Many newly constructed homes are routinely scraped of their topsoil, which includes the soil horizons that […]

Pruning and trimming of trees is best done in the winter, as there are many reasons that it is more healthy for your trees in Denver. We are often asked “How do you know what to prune with trees are not leafed out?” Here’s how our arborists know what to prune: Dead branches will not […]

We had a large project in October to remove several trees from a Denver yard, what a  beautiful day for tree removals and what a view! Our expert Arborists used our new crane to handle this large tree removal job, which was an all day affair. Check out some of the photos from the day […]

Boxelder Bugs are a common pest in Denver that primarily feeds on female Boxelder Maple. Boxelder bugs rarely cause significant damage to trees. This time of year we typically see them gathering in warm places around homes, such as south-facing brick walls. They gather in large numbers in the fall to seek a warm place […]

Preparing your Sprinkler System for Winter in Denver: Preparing your sprinkler system for the winter must be done correctly to assure there are no costly repairs and replacements to make in the spring at system start-up. The process consists of expelling all the water from the irrigation system and equipment. This is necessary because water freezes […]

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan in 2002. The adult beetles only nibble on ash foliage, causing little damage. The larvae are the problem – they feed on the inner bark of Ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients, resulting in the demise […]