The coastal redwood tree (also called “sequoia”) is named after the son of a British merchant and a Cherokee woman named Sequoyah. It’s also California’s state tree. These beautiful, awe-inspiring giants typically grow 100 feet tall when fully matured, and some have been known to grow as high as 300 feet tall in natural forests. …
Some call it “the tree of one hundred days” because of its long flowering period, and others are enticed by its colorful fall foliage and beautiful winter bark. Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, the tree is the same—the crape myrtle. Yet, while many are familiar with its magnificent summer blooms, little is…
The first day of spring is Sunday, March 20, 2022, and as the day draws near, questions about properly preparing your lawn for the start of the growing season begin to increase. One question which continually generates confusion (and skeptics) is whether or not to aerate your lawn come the spring. What’s important to remember…
The pandemic has resulted in more and more homeowners appreciating their landscapes and evaluating how they can better their spaces while helping out Mother Nature in the process. Homeowners are doing just that by planting more trees on their properties. But planting more trees is not as easy as running out to your local garden…
Cypress trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape. While some gardeners tend to steer away from planting such species on their properties, proper cypress tree care and maintenance will guarantee a beautiful, healthy tree for many years to come. While their native environment often requires a wet environment, which is why many believe cypress…
Treehouses are experiencing a renaissance of late. While once thought to be nothing more than a fun hide-out for kids and their creative imaginations, adults now recognize treehouses as a place of tranquility – to be one with nature while suspended safely in the unique canopies of trees. COVID has undoubtedly added to the popularity…
While many homeowners consider squirrels adorable woodland creatures who are entertaining to watch and cause little damage to trees, think again. Believe it or not, squirrels eat tree bark and that can be damaging to the trees on your property. Squirrels are notorious for their voracious habit of chewing on things, and tree bark is…
The old adage that you can’t judge a book by its cover seems incredibly appropriate when discussing Ailanthus altissima – a tree native to China and first introduced to the United States some 240 years ago. To the untrained eye, the tree is pure beauty with delicate green leaves in the shape of a quill, bark…
March is the time of year when homeowners and commercial property managers begin dreaming of lushly manicured green lawns lining streets, commons areas and backyards across the country. There’s no arguing that Americans love their lawns. What is not commonly know is that grass is actually the largest irrigated crop in the United States, though…
The first official day of spring 2021 is Saturday, March 20 – a date many homeowners are looking forward to on the calendar. A healthy green lawn is the first plant life to emerge from dormancy and you’ll want to make sure you’re supporting it for optimal growth. With all the conflicting information available on…
