Water conservation is certainly on the minds of homeowners in Colorado and other mid-western states, where drought conditions are often a way of life from year to year. The National Drought Mitigation Center in Nebraska reports that people are becoming more aware and concerned about water usage and droughts, especially in the Four Corners region…
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Before homeowners and even landscape professionals begin planning their garden design, they’ll first consult the hardiness zone map, which ensures their geographical location can support their growth. According to a recent poll conducted by the New York Times, readers were asked to describe how they saw climate change affecting their residential properties. Several homeowners actually…
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Father’s Day is coming and it’s time to honor the Dads in our lives. But what’s your plan this year? A nice dinner? A gift card to his favorite hardware store? Last minute dash to the store for a tie or coffee mug? Sure, you could fall back on the same old same old, but…
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The week is proudly sponsored by the Pollinator Partnership, whose mission is to promote the health and sustainability of pollinators critical to our food supply and ecosystems across the globe. From the Pollinator Partnership, “Pollinators are essential to our daily life. Imagine a cup without coffee, a garden without flowers or a plate without food. With…
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In Colorado, it’s often said if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes. Despite March 20 being the official start to spring, April saw unseasonably cool temperatures and ever-accumulating snow just as trees and shrubs were all beginning to emerge from dormancy. But then on May 21, after many trees and shrubs had…
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Trees, shrubs and lawns have finally emerged from their winter slumber and are showing signs of life. Unfortunately, so have the stubborn weeds from last season, which often plague one’s property come the spring. One of the most common (and prolific) is known as the dandelion. Many individuals are not aware that they are in…
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Emerald ash borer (or more commonly known as EAB) was first confirmed in Colorado in September of 2013, in the City of Boulder. For several years after, the beetle was a common news headline as cities across the state scurried to find solutions in an effort to protect their community ash trees from destruction. Approximately…
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SavATree Crews in Northbrook and Barrington, Illinois spent today brushing up on their aerial rescue safety training, ensuring that they’ll know exactly how to react in case of an emergency with one of our tree climbers. Take a look:
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SavATree’s Consulting group was excited to present the results of our study of Los Angeles County and City tree canopy cover with our partners TreePeople at their conference center! Pictures courtesy Michael Galvin, SavATree Consulting Group Director
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For many of us across the United States, Arbor Day comes and goes with little fanfare or recognition. In fact, most people aren’t even aware of when and why it’s celebrated. The first official Arbor Day celebration took place way back on April 10th, 1872 – some 147 years ago. During this inaugural celebration, it was…
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