Many might be familiar with Joni Mitchell’s 1970s song Big Yellow Taxi, for it’s been sung by such popular artists as Amy Grant, Bob Dylan and Counting Crows. But few understand the environmental meaning behind her well-crafted lyrics – especially regarding the beautiful sight tree canopies create in states all across the nation. In an…
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“There’s one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor’s.” – Clyde Moore In a recent survey conducted by the University of Florida, homeowners revealed that not only do they want their lawns looking green and lush, they also want to conserve water. “A message for residents is that…
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You’re probably familiar the effects of climate change—rising temperatures, larger storms, and heavier rain and snowfall chief among them. But what does climate change mean for your property, and what can you do to adapt in the meantime? As conditions become more extreme, it will come as no surprise that your trees are more at…
DetailsBedford Hills, NY—May 31, 2018—SavATree, a leading provider of expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services, has announced the acquisition of 404-CUT-TREE in Norcross, Georgia. This is SavATree’s first branch in Georgia, opening up a whole new region for the New York based company. “404-CUT-TREE is going to be an amazing addition to the SavATree…
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Ossining, NY—May, 2018—In an effort to increase the sustainability and beauty of its public spaces, and improve its air quality, the Town of Ossining, New York recently undertook an assessment of its trees in four key locations. In early 2017, Ossining contacted SavATree—a leading provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care—seeking technical assistance in applying…
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Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They also spread diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Here are our top tips for keeping your yard free of ticks this season. Maximize sunlight. Ticks need damp, humid areas to survive. Try to address drainage issues on your property and trim your trees to allow…
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“Trees exhale for us so that we can inhale them to stay alive. Can we ever forget that? Let us love trees with every breath we take until we perish.” ― Munia Khan With a name like SavATree, you can imagine how committed we are to nurturing and protecting the thousands of trees we come…
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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb As many homeowners will tell you, trees are a beautiful addition to any manicured property, but they’re not without their share of maintenance. There’s raking in the fall, dormant pruning in the winter and tree…
DetailsMoss is a common problem in many home landscapes. The home gardener may spend many hours of time and a great deal of money in an attempt to control it. Unfortunately, the results are futile if the cultural conditions that favor moss are not understood. There are many potential causes of moss invasions including thinning…
DetailsOn Tuesday, April 10 Bruce Powell, an Arborist from SavATree’s Bloomfield, CT branch was a panelist at the New England Chapter-ISA Workshop on Maintenance & Preservation of Mature Trees at Bushnell Park. Joining Bruce on the panel were Hartford City Forester, Heather Dionne, Connecticut Urban Forestry Coordinator, Chris Donnelly and Dr. Richard Cowles. The event…
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