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July 8, 2015 by Jon Nash
It’s summertime, and plants are growing. That means many of our trees need trimming. Find out why trimming is so important. Once the trimming is done, it’s always a challenge to figure out what to do with the branches that get removed. If being environmentally conscious is important to you (or you just like the look of rustic home […]
June 25, 2015 by Jon Nash
Hurried cities, fast trains, responsibilities that never end. It’s no surprise many of us are stressed. What might surprise you is that something as simple as spending time in a forest can reduce stress, lower your blood pressure, and even help you sleep. Even just a five-minute walk through the trees can make a difference. I wish I could bring […]
May 15, 2015 by Jon Nash
Trees are beautiful and purify the air we breathe, but they can also be breathtaking, funny, and just plain weird. Get ready to see infrared trees and trees with faces, 1,000-year-old trees and trees from the future. Let’s take a trip around the world to look at 10 crazy tree photos from four different continents! 1. Great Banyan Tree – […]
February 16, 2015 by Jon Nash
Are branches blocking your windows or walkways? Are you tired of that overgrown tree dropping twigs all over the yard? Or is an old tree simply growing out of control? Residents of the Pacific Northwest are no strangers to tree woes. With the right tools, you can solve many small tree problems with a little DIY pruning. (Save major tree issues […]
January 26, 2015 by Jon Nash
The simplest definition of arboriculture is tree care. This post will answer “What is arboriculture?” in more detail, explain how it’s different from forestry and landscaping, and explain what certified arborists do. People like Chris and I who plant and prune trees are arborists. But not all arborists trim trees. And definitely not all tree services use certified arborists. More […]
January 2, 2015 by Jon Nash
Trees have a ton of benefits: clean air, beauty, fruit, and shade, to name a few. But did you know they can also prevent flooding? It’s true! “The typical medium-sized tree can intercept as much as 2,380 gallons of rainfall per year,” the USDA says. To understand how, let’s look at why flooding happens. Without trees, rain runs off soil […]
December 29, 2014 by Jon Nash
Tree grafting is kind of the tree equivalent of an organ transplant. It’s attaching a small, budding branch (called the “cultivar”) from one healthy tree onto the trunk (technically the “stock” or “rootstock”) of a different tree. Tree grafting usually happens in winter while the tree is dormant. That way it has time to heal and absorb its new branch. […]
December 17, 2014 by Jon Nash
Photo: Hugh Conlon What is Tree Topping? Tree topping is sometimes done to mature trees. It’s when people cut branches down to stubs or to lateral branches not big enough to sustain the remaining branch. “Rounding over,” “hat-racking,” “tipping,” “heading,” “stubbing” or “dehorning,” are all other names for topping. Why Do People Top Trees? Some homeowners top a tree […]
November 14, 2014 by Jon Nash
Source: eaghra The Christmas tree is, by and large, the focal point of holiday celebrations. Bundling up in hats and scarves and trudging off to pick out the perfect Christmas tree to take home and decorate is a long-standing holiday tradition for many families. The Advantages of a Real Christmas Tree No doubt one of the main reasons to get […]
October 15, 2014 by Jon Nash
What’s So Great About Composting? Landfills around the world are overflowing, and pretty soon we are going to run out of space for all that garbage! Luckily, many things we throw away can actually decompose in our backyards and even improve the soil in our gardens. Composting just might make your heirloom tomatoes grow bigger and juicier. Composting also helps […]
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