Tree Top Times

As you may have already heard, our Ash trees in Colorado are now threatened by the Emerald Ash Borer, a destructive pest that is responsible for the demise of millions of Ash trees across the country. Learn more on our Emerald Ash Borer page here. Arborists and scientists are trying to find out the best […]

So you want to plant a tree? Wonderful! There is more to be done than simply digging a hole in the ground. Below are some easy to follow guidelines to insure your tree is happy and healthy in its new home. If you would like help, our Arborists are the very best at planting trees. […]

With the recent snow and cold weather most of us have to use some type of product to help keep the resulting ice under control. There are many products on the market that can be used and each has different properties, end results and impact on your landscape. These products can be very effective if […]

While during the winter months most of us don’t normally think about lawn care, there are a few things everyone can and should do to keep lawns in the best condition possible for greening up when spring arrives. Keep Lawn Areas Clean: It is not uncommon for items to be left out and forgotten once […]

Our Arborists and technicians have been finding significant needle desiccation all over the Denver Metro area. This type of dry needle and leaf tissue is typically a result of our dry winter conditions in Colorado. This early winter has been more damaging than most years; needle desiccation normally becomes evident in the latter parts of […]

De-icing & Salt Landscape Damage in Denver Every winter, homeowners use a variety of de-icing salt products to combat ice as it builds up on sidewalks, steps, and driveways. Regardless of the type of salt product that is used the resulting damage is always the same. Salt, by its nature, is acidic. Conversely, concrete is very […]

Forget the jewelry… GIVE THEM A REAL ROCK THIS YEAR! How about giving your family a backyard water feature this year? Or, how about a new patio design with a fire pit and outdoor kitchen? Mountain High Tree’s talented Landscaping Design/Build Team is ready when you are! Let’s wrap up a real rock and put under your tree […]

We recently had a Facebook post from one of our Denver lawn customers who was asking if she should water her lawn in the winter. Yes, you should, read on to find out why… Denver’s dry winter weather can cause damage to lawns. Sprinkler and irrigation systems have been turned off for a few months […]

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 […]