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Learning about advanced levels of tree risk assessment for consulting arborists

Latest, People + CitiesBy Mike Galvin May 6, 2015 Leave a comment

The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) is the industry’s premier professional association focusing solely on arboricultural consulting. This week the Association is having its 2014 Annual Conference. Hundreds of consulting arborists from across North America are here to improve their practice as arboricultural consultants. An advanced technical program included discussions of legal issues consultants face…

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Hudson Valley Garden Fair in Red Hook

Latest, NewsBy Merrick Lee May 5, 2015 Leave a comment

On Saturday, May 2nd, SavATree welcomed Spring by attending the Hudson Valley Garden Fair at the historic Montgomery Place in Red Hook. The event was put on by the Hudson Valley Garden Association and provided residents of the Hudson Valley the chance to buy locally grown plants, explore sustainable landscape practices, learn from local plant…

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Arbor Day Planting at College Hill in Poughkeepsie

Latest, NewsBy Merrick Lee May 5, 2015 Leave a comment

In honor of Arbor Day 2015, students from Warring Magnet School of Science and Technology planted a Redbud and two Dogwood trees (Provided in partnership with SavATree and the City of Poughkeepsie) at College Hill Park. With support from Poughkeepsie city workers, the Shade Tree Commission, the NYDEC Urban Forester, and the Mayor of Poughkeepsie,…

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Collaborating for clean water in cities

Latest, People + CitiesBy Mike Galvin May 4, 2015 Leave a comment

The Clean Water Act passed in 1972. Great progress has been made. In many large cities, rivers and harbors that served as sewers behind industrial lands now serve as amenities facing residential and commercial lands, bringing economic development, water access, and jobs. But a lot of work remains. While many of these waterways are no…

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Connecting with the next generation of leaders in the tree care industry

Latest, People + CitiesBy Mike Galvin May 1, 2015 Leave a comment

This week we had a great time at #TCIEXPO, the Tree Care Industry Association‘s annual conference and trade show. In addition to being attendees and exhibitors, The SavATree booth on the trade show floor SavATree is also a sponsor of the Annual Student Career Days events at the Expo. From our Thursday evening reception to…

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5 Great Tips To a Healthy, Sustainable Lawn

Current Condition, LatestBy Luann Obrien April 29, 2015 Leave a comment

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have “greener” lawns, in both senses of the word? The good news is there are several simple practices that will benefit your lawn as well as the environment, especially in areas where rainfall is in short supply. Here are a few ways to minimize water usage when caring for your lawn. 1.…

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Mutation Illustration

Latest, NewsBy coreyk April 23, 2015 Leave a comment

Most people are familiar with the genetic mutation, albinism, where an organism produces no pigment and appears very pale or even white. However, this mutation is most commonly associate with animals, when plants can display a variation as well. The most well-known of these plants is the albino redwood. Though rare, several specimens of redwood…

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Insects In Sight

Current Condition, Insects, Latest, NewsBy coreyk April 22, 2015 Leave a comment

It is so early in the season in many regions buds have not yet broke, but insects have awoken. Being the first to become active has some advantages for the insects, but for landscape professionals and homeowners they can be quite a nuisance. Being that the season for insect control hasn’t begun in earnest up…

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Mulch Measures

Current Condition, Latest, NewsBy coreyk April 21, 2015 Leave a comment

Warmer weather gets us back out into our gardens, but being overenthusiastic can lead to some gardening “don’ts”, often this applies when putting out fresh mulch. It is always useful to review the “Do’s and Don’ts” of mulch usage at the beginning of the season. The 2 major rules of thumb when it comes to applying mulch…

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Plant Prognostication

Current Condition, Latest, News, People + CitiesBy coreyk April 16, 2015 Leave a comment

Every year Washington D.C. experiences an influx of tourists looking not only for White House tours, pictures at the Lincoln Memorial and investigating the Smithsonian Museums, but to stroll the Mall and streets absorbing the beauty and bounty of blooming cherry trees. The ornamental cherries filling the capital with beautiful blossoms and perfumes were a…

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