Not every Denver Metro home or business owner can effortlessly climb a tree to see if it has pest problems. The good news is that you can determine the health of your trees by looking at the roots and ground level portion of their trunks. If you find any of the following, it’s time to…

The holiday season is so closely linked to pine trees, decorated to add cheer, even in this fraught year. If you have one or more pine trees on your property, then it’s so important to keep them protected from the vile Mountain Pine Beetle. Tree varieties such as limber, pinyon, bristlecone, ponderosa, lodgepole, Scotch, and…

We know that people are becoming increasingly concerned about the protection of our precious Colorado environment, which is why many of our clients are interested in the products our company uses. We are pleased to confirm that we only use products that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and have the approval of the…

We mean braced in its literal sense. Some of your trees may be young and strong; but others may have already enjoyed many long years of life. Like ourselves, as we age, it’s not unknown for trees to become a little less steady on their feet! Equally, even healthy trees can suffer injury, with damaged…

With the cold weather right around the corner, it’s time to start compiling your firewood for the winter. Do you have some leftover from last year? Here’s how to tell if your firewood is seasoned or if the tree care you did was enough. Seasoned wood has a less vibrant look to it and fades…

The fastest-growing trees are the ones that will need pruning more often. In the Front Range area, blue spruce, cottonwood, silver maple, catalpa, and white oak are among the fastest growers. Incidentally, white ash is also a fast-growing tree, but it is not recommended for planting because of the non-native pest emerald ash borer. Furthermore,…

If you have trees on your property then you are probably pleased that they provide resting, roosting, or simply vantage points for some of the many birds we know make their home in Colorado. However, if you have pine trees, then should you notice woodpeckers hard at work on the trunk, this might not be…

When the cold weather comes in, many folks love to have a home chimney fire to stay warm and brighten up spirits. Some wood is better than others. In general, the denser the wood is and the lower the water content, the better it is for home chimney usage. In Colorado, Apple, Pinon, and Juniper…

Pruning your trees often is vital as it promotes the growth of new, healthy leaves and branches. Additionally, tree pruning helps your trees get better exposure to sunlight while improving their overall appearance. However, many homeowners forgo tree pruning since they assume trees are independent organisms that can take care of themselves. Unfortunately, this opens…