by Daniel van Starrenburg, President Every two years, our company undertakes a comprehensive customer survey. The feedback we receive is instructive: it sheds light on what our customers value most, why they choose SavATree and possible ways for us to get even better! So what have we learned? First and foremost, nothing matters more than…
DetailsSeeing an explosion of leaf spot and related fungal issues in the lawn. Yellowish patches can be seen throughout the lawn and the actual leaf blade can have a yellow or black infection spot on it.This infection can be controlled with appropriately-timed fungal treatments. Proper watering and increased cutting height can also help maintain the…
DetailsBedford Hills, NY — May 11, 2017 — SavATree, a leading provider of quality tree, shrub and lawn care services, today announced a merger with Sterling, Virginia based Thrive, Plant Health Care Solutions, further expanding SavATree’s presence in Virginia. SavATree has been caring for properties throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest and Western regions for over…
DetailsIn anticipation of the Ridgewood Reservoir in Queens, New York being decommissioned, an access route was needed for construction vehicles. The Consulting Group was tasked with identifying the haul road route with the least ecological impact by removing the fewest desirable trees. The approach consisted of identifying tree populations on the proposed route, taking into…
DetailsThis beautiful 60-year-old flowering dogwood graces a protective client’s property in Natick, Massachusetts. The owner believes it was an original tree, planted when the development was made in 1960. He has been caring for it for the past 5 years.
When it comes to the practice of mulching, property owners should take a page from Hippocrates’ book: First, do no harm. How Mulching Can Help The benefits of mulching are many. The proper application of mulch will suppress weeds, help soil retain moisture, lower soil temperatures during periods of extreme heat, and slowly add nutrients…
DetailsProper planting is the foundation to strong healthy plants. So many issues can be avoided if the tree is planted at the appropriate height, and as much of the twine and burlap and cage is removed as possible. Poor planting can be rectified through airspade investigation and intervention afterwards, but sometimes the damage is already…
DetailsSpring has sprung in New England. As many have heard, the Gypsy moth is going to be a problem in the metro west section of Massachusetts. This photo was taken in a park in Sherborn, Massachusetts, and it shows newly hatched Gypsy moth larvae. As you can see, they are just emerging from the egg casings and…
DetailsSavATree Supports Boys & Girls Clubs SavATree received three communications awards and a safety award at a recent Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) management conference. One award was for SavATree’s Community Service Program, a collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester. As SavATree’s corporate charity, Boys and Girls Clubs throughout our service…
DetailsIt was great celebrating Arbor day with the Pre-Kindergarten class at Trinity Academy located in Hudson, Wisconsin, to talk to them about the importance of trees. We went through the reasons why trees are important, what they provide for us and conducted a fun art project for the kids to complete. The children also went…
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