According to the Arbor Day Foundation, “Trees offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, clean our water, and add grace and beauty to our homes and communities.” They are a natural marvel providing lasting benefits many of us fail to realize as we go about…
We live in a world where there seems to be a day of commemoration for just about everything. So if we mentioned the day December 5th, you’d probably assume it’s just another day in the early part of the month. But thanks to the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, December 5th is…
California wildfires have been incredibly devastating over the last year. With over 33 million acres of forestland often vulnerable due to severe droughts and hotter and dryer temperatures, some areas of the state are prone to repeat burns. Fire scientist Britta Dyer of the American Forests, a nonprofit conservation organization, says that “Not all trees are…
The Buxus microphylla koreana – or more commonly known as the boxwood tree – is a popular plant often used in gardens, as hedges, or along driveways and walkways worldwide. But its dark green foliage and pleasing uniform shape cannot ward off pests and diseases, which plague this majestic plant and can in fact be…
The first day of summer in the United States is Sunday, June 20 and many people from coast tocoast are already questioning the possibility of a drought in their area as the season progresses. According to NASA’s website, “Almost half of the United States is currently experiencing somelevel of drought, and it is expected to…
Photo courtesy of nbcnewyork.com The pandemic continues to reshape how we live, work, and enjoy our time out in society. Curbside pick-up is now a mainstay offered at retailers, grocery stores, and even garden centers, while restaurants are scrambling to find ways to accommodate the growing popularity of dining al fresco. Entertainment venues are also acknowledging the trends…
Dangerous storms go hand-in-hand with the changing seasons. Be sure you have an arboricultural company that knows your property and how to handle every climatic calamity like the back of their hand. The photos below were taken Having a skilled licensed and safety certified Arborist in your tool chest is often handy…
“When you save the life of a tree, you only pay your debt as we all owe our lives to the trees!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan Global studies have determined that forests cover about 31% of Earth’s total land surface, which is just over 4 billion hectares (for comparison, one hectare = 2.47 acres of land).…
Urban forests are simply a collection of trees that grow within a city, town or suburb and the statistics surrounding their decline are startling to say the least. According to a recent study entitled Declining urban and community tree cover in the United States, which was first published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban…
With the arrival of November, decking the halls with holiday lighting inches closer and closer for homeowners and businesses. SavATree, the holiday lighting experts, are here to provide you with 5 helpful holiday lighting tips to ensure your decorating goes smoothly, and safely, this year. 1) Use the correct holiday lights LED (light emitting diodes)…
