In the last decade several studies have found and confirmed that the practice of mulching different types of deciduous tree leaves into turf does not reduce turf quality, does not significantly alter soil nutrient levels, does not increase fertilizer needs, and seems to suppress dandelions. All this said, changing this behavior, unlike late season fertilization…
DetailsThe Center for Urban Resilience at Loyola Marymount University retained the Consulting Group at SavATree with alliances the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab and Dexter Locke to look at green infrastructure and its relationship to resilience, urban heat island, and environmental equity in coastal areas near Los Angeles, CA. This week we had the…
DetailsLast Friday we had the opportunity to host some folks from the USDA Urban Ag Working Group to show them some urban farming in Balitimore. We toured and met with representatives of: Civic Works, an NGO urban farm operation; Whitelock Community Farm; Big City Farms, a for-profit B Corp; and, Green Street Academy, a public…
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INTEGRATING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES INTO REAL ECONOMIES SavATree Consulting Group is a US company that presents its focus areas of activity as “Tree Preservation, Planning and Consulting”. As the name indicates, the company is at the forefront of arborist services. Its environmental policy, established in 1985, indicates that the company “proudly provides stewardship for…
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SavATree proud to be providing tree preservation and protection for the University of Connecticut Monteith renovation [huge_it_gallery id=”2″]
DetailsLast night I attended Watershed Moments: Art and the Baltimore Ecosystem Study; A three-part exhibition featuring visual art and design connected to the research of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. It featured a unique fusion of art and science, with three exhibits. If you did not make it last night, you still…
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The autumn season is arguably one of the most beautiful seasons in the north-east. The changing of fall foliage (leaves color) never fails to amaze and delight us. The brilliance of color is in direct connection to the weather conditions that occur before and during the time the chlorophyll (which gives plants their green color)…
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There are a wide variety of grass species to select from for our properties in today’s age. When you have so many choices, how would do you know what’s right for your backyard? Here are some questions to consider when deciding which grass is best for you: What maintenance is required? Some grass species will require…
DetailsLast week I had the opportunity to spend some time with my SavATree colleagues and some amazing trees in Charleston, SC. It was fantastic to spend some time around some old live oaks on historic properties in and around the city. These trees were too good not to share. A fantastic time…
DetailsHackberry Hackberry is a very vulnerable tree that is known to have splits during to major wind and ice damage. Also, hackberry bark is very thin, susceptible to disease and will eventually rot with catastrophic limb loss. Roots can raise sidewalks and interfere with lawn mowing. Cottonwood Cottonwood is not recommended for residential planting. It…
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