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 […]
Tree Top Times
Why prune trees in Winter in Denver
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 […]
Denver Tree Removal
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 […]
Emerald Ash Borer University
As Arborists in Denver, Mountain High Tree staff members attend and participate in many ongoing education programs so that we’re on the cusp of what is going on in the tree service industry. One of the biggest tree service topics today is the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer in Boulder, Colorado in 2013. This devastating […]
Tree Pests in Denver – Boxelder Bugs
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 […]
Winterizing Sprinkler Systems in Denver
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 Predator Introduced in Boulder, Colorado
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 […]
Colorado Springs Arborist wins 3rd Place in Tree Climbing Championship
We are proud to announce that our talented tree climber and Arborist from our Colorado Springs location, Kevin Kelly, took 3rd Place overall in the SA-RMC Tree Climbing Championship that was held on Saturday, Sept 27th. The competition events included Aerial Rescue, foot lock, belayed seed climb, throw line/setting an access line and work climb.Congrats […]
Denver Arborists – Tree Climbing Championship!
Come help us root for our Mountain High Tree Climbing Team at the SA-RMC Tree Climbing Championship on Saturday, September 27th from 7am-6pm at City Park, at 20th & York Street, just west of the Pavilion. This should be a good time for all to watch all the expert tree climbers do their thing! Bring […]
Tree Trimming
Tree trimming is very important to the long term health of your trees in Colorado. Tree trimming helps improve health and structure while reducing hazards and improving the appearance. Tree pruning is most often done in the winter months, when trees are dormant and structure is easy to see, and the possibility of spreading disease […]