If a tree is suffering from a disease or insect infestation, sometimes it’s obvious, but other times, you have to know what to look for. A common myth is that there aren’t any visible signs of insects, so the tree isn’t in harm’s way of insect infestation. Some harmful insects, such as the Bronze Birch…
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We are excited to announce that we have merged with Chicago based Crosstown Tree Service. As a family owned and operated business servicing the Chicagoland area since 1995, Crosstown Tree Service prides themselves on professionalism, customer care and honesty. Like SavATree, they are TCIA accredited and are also passionate about improving landscapes and protecting their…
Read the full article here: Branching out We first talked to Daniel van Starrenburg, CEO of SavATree, about the company’s lean transformation in the spring of 2013. Since then SavATree has continued to leverage its Operational Excellence initiatives to reduce rework, integrate new technology and better execute its business strategy. The returns include double-digit increases…
Last fall, Yale University Press released The Baltimore School of Urban Ecology: Space, Scale, and Time for the Study of Cities. The book recognizes the Chicago School of Ecology but, using research findings of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES), calls for a new approach to urban ecology using patch dynamics as a foundational concept. The…
During the winter the physiological process of tree growth slows or stops entirely. This dormant period is the ideal time to prune trees for deadwood, improve vistas, or to improve branch structure. Tree growth occurs in cycles: During the spring, energy stored from the prior fall will be called upon to produce the first leaves…
Many people are pleased that typical winter temperatures have taken so long to show up. Below are some interesting observations from early- to mid-winter in New Brunswick. Relatively warm soil temperatures (as high as mid-60s °F) stimulated growth late into December. Dandelion bloom on 15 December 2015 in New Brunswick. Removed the permeable growth cover (folded up…
