Winter tree trimming of fruit trees and other species vulnerable to blight such as, crabapple pear peach apple elm hawthorn Trimming of these trees will begin on January 2nd and commence through the end of February. No need to wait for us to reach out to you if you have already received a free estimate […]
Future Truck: The Arborist of 2029
Summary: We wrote this in 2011. While meant to be a different way of looking at how the equipment will improve in your tree care, on reviewing this data in 2019, in some ways, these things are happening but the widespread adoption is lagging. Tree services have been defined by important developments, such as the […]
Olmsted and the Art of Landscape Design
I recently read The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson about the architectural challenges and triumphs of designing and building the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Daniel Burnham was the lead architect but I was fascinated by the eccentric and uncompromising, Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture and the designer of Central Park, […]
Snow management work
In the market for steady seasonal work with a thriving, growing company?Snowscapes LLC is now hiring winter snow removal contractors! We have several seasonal spots with flexibility, competitive compensation, and potential room for growth. 1 to 2 snowplow driver positions Hand shovelers (open hiring) Our removal assignments are primarily commercial contracts and are mostly located in the SW metro Denver […]
Are your Trees Ready for Winter?
Mature trees that haven’t been trimmed in more than 4 years might be vulnerable to broken branches. This is especially true for ash and maple trees. When we address a trim on mature deciduous trees, it’s really the lateral branches or ones that are parallel to the ground, that need to be thinned especially. These are […]
Canopy management is an effective tool to protect a tree
Sometimes, it takes extreme weather events to notice our trees. That becomes easier when high wind and storms cause branches to fall, twigs to accumulate, and trunks to topple. It’s at those times when our trees become more noticeable! While acts of God are an exception rider in our home insurance policies, there are ways […]
Seven Common Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid
It can seem impossible to obtain the lush green lawn that your customer desires. No matter what, it ends up looking patchy and unkempt. Here are seven common lawn care mistakes that may be causing these lawn woes. 1. Watering Issues In order to maintain a healthy lawn, the right amount of water must be […]
Tips on Maintaining a Great Lawn
Fertilization On warm-season turf-grass species, withhold the first spring nitrogen application until soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are consistently 65° F. I receive questions all the time about applying fertilizer early in the year especially when we have a warm February. Soil temperature data can to obtained by www.georgiaweather.net. This past week (Week of April […]
Six Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer
If you own an ash tree and live in Colorado, an emerald ash borer threatens your tree. Six Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer Emerald ash borer is a metallic green color. It is approximately a half-inch long with a flat back. There are purple markings beneath the wing covers. The larva will be creamy-white with […]
Dealing With Unhealthy Tree!
Are your trees dying or looking sick? The loss of mature trees can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in losses. ArborScape is a licensed tree spraying company that believes in integrating pest management with a broader program to promote the health of your valuable trees and shrubs. We offer a free estimate so […]