My Favorite Tree Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Midwest Gingko Biloba (Maidenhair tree) Believe it or not, the Gingko Biloba is actually a living fossil and can live as long as 3000 years! Its column-like, pyramidal structure; unique, fan shaped leaves; and burst of yellow color in the fall make it an appealing addition to the…
Wouldn’t it be handy at times to have a look underground? Now you can, with a powerful, supersonic air tool that makes it possible to break up soil, even hard clay, without damaging roots, cables or buried utility lines. Whether your goal is to plan for new construction, diagnose declining plant health or reduce soil…
Trees have featured prominently in the campus history of Colorado College. Built on an exposed, treeless, semi-arid plain, the first tree planting initiative on campus was completed in 1876, with fifty cent donations from townsfolk. In 1904, General Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs, shipped the striking European Lindens from England that currently grace Palmer Hall.…
Even a postage stamp-sized yard is no reason to miss out on the beauty and enjoyment of trees on your property. Plant trees that are well-matched to your site and environmental conditions, and your urban garden will become a jewel box. Size. Trees that reach mature height of 20 feet or less are the best bet…
Beginning in 2018, SavATree’s lawn care division will offer expanded and enhanced Organic Lawn Programs. The products used in our new programs are comprised of ingredients that meet EPA criteria for “minimal risk” – ingredients such as soy beans, clove oils, and peppermint – that pose little to no risk to human health or the…
SavATree Supporting our Veterans SavATree is proud to be an official sponsor and partner of Saluting Branches: Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance, a national day of service charity dedicated to honoring our fallen veterans. In 2017, SavATree’s volunteer tree and landscape services took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. SavATree Branches Out…
Growing and keeping a healthy lawn in the Front Range Urban Corridor can be tricky, especially for people relocating to Colorado’s arid climate. Colorado lawns require special care to ensure healthy growth. Local conditions present many challenges to establishing and maintaining a healthy green lawn. A serious problem is constant water restrictions. In many areas, it…
We’re proud of the role our company and our profession play in environmental stewardship. We help our clients – residential, municipal, and institutional – nurture and enjoy their landscapes, and in so doing, teach and support best practices for sustainability and resource conservation that benefits all of us. We love what we do and feel lucky…
Early fall marks a peak feeding time for grubs as they fatten up before winter. Once soil temperatures drop, grubs dig in, heading 4 to 8 inches below ground, where they’ll stay snug until spring. That means early fall – before temperatures tumble – is a key time to go after grubs, and as a…
