A Touch Of Class Tree Service Blog

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…

Soil injection procedures involve placing plant protectants within four to six inches of the tree that needs to be treated. They’re also known as trunk injections, and they provide arborists with an efficient way to treat pests. Soil injections pose a minimal impact on the environment since a single soil injection replaces several spray applications.…

Several species of trees that are native to Colorado may be suitable for your landscaping need. Most of these are drought-resistant and beautiful. At the top of the list is the Colorado Blue Spruce, the official state tree. Other fine additions to your landscaping plans may be the Lumber Pine, Wasatch Maple, Ponderosa Pine, and…

As the days grow cooler, and long, cold nights are not too far ahead, many people are ready to stock up on firewood – but aren’t sure how much they’ll require. There is no simple answer; it depends on key factors such as room size, property location, the level of insulation your home has, the…

It’s common to assume that trees are independent creatures, and they don’t need any human assistance to grow and thrive. However, without proper care and maintenance, your trees are susceptible to diseases and infestations that may cause stunted growth and even death. That’s why you should hire an arborist for tree trimming services often to…

This is a question people often ask in connection with trees on their property. However, it’s equally valid to consider when inspecting your hedges. Hedges grow both up and out; the former might block the line of sight of drivers, leading to potentially dangerous situations. Hedges growing out can encroach across either driveways or, in…

Planting trees in your garden not only provides shade for your home but also forms a barrier against cold winds. Unfortunately, many homeowners complain that their trees don’t grow to their full potential and assume they bought the wrong one. However, without proper care and maintenance, your trees will not grow as you expected them…

Unfortunately, another invasive species is making the news. This one is the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), a beetle that is wreaking devastation on Colorado’s and the nation’s ash trees. Native to Asia, it silently arrived silently into the country in imported wood packaging material. First discovered in Michigan in 2002, it is now responsible…

The person in question is George Bernard Shaw; the specific words were these: ‘Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs as well as a tree does’. In general, we are happy to agree with the fabled Irishman. However, as a tree lives its life, we often…