The seemingly non-stop succession of nor’easters hitting the east coast during March, 2018 has resulted in catastrophic damage from high winds and downed trees. With four storms in less than three weeks, thousands of residents along the eastern coastline have been left reeling with no power and no relief in sight. In the wake of…
DetailsSalt accumulation can have serious consequences for your landscape. This photograph taken on a Greenwich, CT property is a perfect example of the damage that can be inflicted by repeated winter salt accumulation in the soils of landscape plantings. This row of White Pine (Pinus strobus) in our clients back yard is planted directly against…
DetailsThe Dormant Season is Almost Over! Now is the time to have your trees inspected and pruned. As we emerge from the dormant season things will change quickly. Before you know it, your landscape will be bursting with new growth! Not surprisingly, many people pay less attention to their trees and landscape at the end…
DetailsMy Favorite Tree Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Midwest Gingko Biloba (Maidenhair tree) Believe it or not, the Gingko Biloba is actually a living fossil and can live as long as 3000 years! Its column-like, pyramidal structure; unique, fan shaped leaves; and burst of yellow color in the fall make it an appealing addition to the…
DetailsWouldn’t it be handy at times to have a look underground? Now you can, with a powerful, supersonic air tool that makes it possible to break up soil, even hard clay, without damaging roots, cables or buried utility lines. Whether your goal is to plan for new construction, diagnose declining plant health or reduce soil…
DetailsTrees have featured prominently in the campus history of Colorado College. Built on an exposed, treeless, semi-arid plain, the first tree planting initiative on campus was completed in 1876, with fifty cent donations from townsfolk. In 1904, General Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs, shipped the striking European Lindens from England that currently grace Palmer Hall.…
DetailsEven a postage stamp-sized yard is no reason to miss out on the beauty and enjoyment of trees on your property. Plant trees that are well-matched to your site and environmental conditions, and your urban garden will become a jewel box. Size. Trees that reach mature height of 20 feet or less are the best bet…
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Beginning in 2018, SavATree’s lawn care division will offer expanded and enhanced Organic Lawn Programs. The products used in our new programs are comprised of ingredients that meet EPA criteria for “minimal risk” – ingredients such as soy beans, clove oils, and peppermint – that pose little to no risk to human health or the…
DetailsSavATree Supporting our Veterans SavATree is proud to be an official sponsor and partner of Saluting Branches: Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance, a national day of service charity dedicated to honoring our fallen veterans. In 2017, SavATree’s volunteer tree and landscape services took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. SavATree Branches Out…
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