This interesting creature is the spore bearing structure produced by the cedar-apple rust fungus on junipers. In the spring these galls swell up when it rains and release spores which are carried by wind and rain to the developing leaves of apples and crabapples. The spores germinate and infect the apple and crabapple leaves causing…
Schedule A Complimentary Consultation Jesse Shelton, ISA Certified Arborist Territory and Services: Jesse operates out of SavATree’s Princeton branch in NJ. He provides comprehensive tree, shrub, lawn, tick and deer services to properties in Millstone, Monroe, Plainsboro, Cranbury Township and East Windsor, NJ. Some of the most popular services offered by Jesse and the team to…
Crabgrass If you are noticing an abundance of crabgrass in your lawn this season you are not alone. Heavy spring rains have allowed these unsightly weeds to thrive on many landscapes over the summer of 2014. In fact, researchers at Rutgers University have reported that they have never seen a more severe infestation of crabgrass…even…
For Immediate Release – May 5, 2007 SavATree Sponsors Kid-Friendly Activities at May Gardeners Market in Cos Cob CT Cos Cob, CT—May 5, 2007—SavATree sponsored the children’s program at the 46th Annual May Gardeners Market in Cos Cob CT, on Saturday May 5, 2007. This year’s theme was “Birds in the Garden.” All residents of…
Your browser does not support the video tag. Corporate Citizenship SavATree is a proud supporter of Save The Children “Children may be the ultimate beneficiaries of our efforts to care for the natural world. Some children in different parts of the world require much needed assistance. We are proud to be perennial supporters of Save…
Cooking With Zucchini Blossoms There’s nothing as wonderful as a salad or entire meal prepared with vegetables lovingly grown in your own garden. Watching seeds and tiny plants blossom into beautiful bounties of the earth is one of the most rewarding summertime pleasures. At the end of the zucchini plant grows a lovely yellow flower…
Lawn Care Benefits for Contemporary Lawns and Alternatives Lawns provide many functions and benefits ranging from recreational to environmental. Lawns are aesthetically pleasing and the backdrop for our landscape. But where did the notion of a manicured lawn come from? Lawns in America became popular during the 19th century. They were first discovered in England…
SavATree Consulting Group: In the Field Vassar College Comprehensive Risk Management The Background: During a severe weather event on the campus of Vassar College a single, large pine that had been inspected the year before twisted and broke at the base as a result of high winds. The tree fell onto the roof of a…
Case Study: Roosevelt Island, 2012 In August, 2012 the SavATree Consulting Group was contracted by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation to perform a tree inventory of the Island. Over the course of 3 weeks, the Consulting Group analyzed over 1,600 trees in zones designated by the client. Using GPS-based technology and an iPad equipped with…
Landscape Assessment & Evaluation A beautiful landscape can add as much as 20% to the value of the property. Safeguard your company’s valuable asset by making sure you understand how to best care for it with a comprehensive landscape evaluation. Knowledge is power – and a landscape evaluation can give you the facts you need…
