Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with life essentials. To our ancestors, trees were part of their subsistence and economy. Over time, our uses and our knowledge of their benefits increased. Regardless of the time period, trees are an integral part of life. Our planet’s largest and oldest trees provide the greatest environmental benefits.…
DetailsNothing says “summer” like the feel of bare feet on grass. Whether it’s in a park or your own front yard, the sensual feeling of that cool, spongy, green carpet against our skin is often just what we need to lift our spirits and reconnect to the earth. It helps us to clear our mind…
DetailsWarm weather brings with it lots of good things including longer days spent enjoying our yards with our families. Unfortunately, more time spent outdoors also means an increased risk of contracting a tick-borne disease. The Chicago Tribune reported Friday that Illinois should be on the watch for a potentially severe tick season: “Health experts and…
DetailsThe Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester held their Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner on June 2. Proceeds from the event provide Club scholarships to those youth most at risk, as well as funding for programs in character and leadership development, academic support, physical fitness, swimming, nutrition, arts and career training. Over 500 kids visit the Club each day to participate in…
DetailsIt happens. When trees are not properly pruned or trained when they’re young, they can grow in such a way that they simply cannot support their own weight. Mature multi-trunked trees are particularly susceptible to this condition, as are open-canopied trees with limbs that grow horizontally or downward. Additionally, newly-planted trees can sometimes be weak-trunked…
DetailsMy Favorite Tree: Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) Yes, plant a tree, and gain the substantial benefits of its long life. But, instead of planting the same old red maple (Acer rubrum) found on every corner, please consider exceptional alternatives such as native oaks and black gums, or less common trees such as yellowwood or…
DetailsYour Green Canopy: Creating a Tree Inventory and Management Plan for Your Association Wednesday, July 19 / 2-3 p.m. ET / One Hour Continuing Education Credit Available Do you live in or manage an association that has numerous and/or aging trees? Are you looking for the most efficient, cost-effective way to care for them and…
DetailsWith all the storms in Springfield Virginia, eventually lighting struck a 130-foot Poplar tree that put a 30-foot crack in it . SavATree crew had to use a crane to take the tree down and did not realize until the tree was removed that it had split all the way through.
DetailsI recently visited a client and noticed that his maple looked like a pole running into the ground and had no protection from the mowers. I recommended an air spade allowing us to expose the root flare and cut any girdling roots. Cutting the girdling roots will prevent the tree from strangling itself in the…
DetailsSavATree was delighted to “go green” at Montgomery County’s popular Greenfest held at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Now it in its third year, the festival provides opportunities to learn about and celebrate sustainable practices. SavATree was delighted to share our own environmentally sensitive approach to tree, shrub and lawn care.
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