Landscape Care Calendar March Implement your lawn care and plant health care programs Prune ornamental and fruit trees before new growth Cut back ornamental grasses so new shoots can emerge Prune rose bushes Consider early spring goose repellent treatments or deer repellent treatments April Apply spring/summer deer repellents Evaluate ornamental trees and shrubs for winter…
Palm pruning For many, the palm trees of Florida symbolize vacation, warm climates and fun. What visitors to our state don’t always see is the constant care required to keep our palms beautiful. In sheer volume of palm trees, Florida is at the head of the pack. With 12 species native to our state, palms…
Arborist Profile Steve Willard NJ-Certified Arborist SavATree Princeton, NJ With a career spanning 40+ years in arboriculture, Steve Willard understands the importance of consistency, repetition and preparedness. Arriving early at the Princeton, NJ branch which is his base of operations, Steve checks in with his fellow arborists, office management and crews as he prepares for…
Arborist Profile John Duffy ISA-Certified Arborist SavATree Middleton, MA A typical day for SavATree Arborist John Duffy starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. “I’m a six cup-a-day kind of guy,” John explains. By the time he reaches his base of operations at the Middleton, MA branch, he’s well-caffeinated and ready to go. The day begins…
Nutrition is crucial to palm tree health From extreme weather to destructive pests and diseases, Florida’s iconic palm trees are fighting for their health every day. Now there’s a new problem to contend with: malnutrition. Recent studies have shown that many palms in the Sunshine State are lacking the nutrients they require to stay healthy…
Changes in Colorado soil leads to less water absorption on lawns Colorado’s soil is changing due to longer growing seasons and altered precipitation patterns caused by climate change. In fact, the last six months of 2021 were the hottest on record – beating Colorado’s previous record set almost 100 years earlier during the Dust Bowl.…
Impacts of Extreme Weather in California It’s no secret that California just experienced some of the most extreme weather it’s seen in a long time. Tree root systems were already in decline due to the many years of dry weather. Over time, the lack of rainfall has significantly impacted California trees by weakening their root…
Drought’s cumulative impact on landscapes As we’ve recently come out of a particularly dry period, the effects of drought on susceptible landscapes may become more apparent in the coming months. A common misconception is that once rainfall is present after a dry period, a quick grass green-up indicates that the problem is solved. Unfortunately, the…
Drought’s cumulative impact on lawns As we’ve recently come out of particularly dry summer and fall seasons, the effects of drought on susceptible landscapes may become more apparent in the coming months. A common misconception is that once rainfall is present after a dry period, a quick grass green-up indicates that the problem is solved.…
FOREST BATHING Nature’s Influence on Our Mental and Physical Well-Being Over the last few years, our society has experienced unexpected circumstances that have significantly impacted our mental and physical well-being. From global health epidemics, natural catastrophes, financial strains, and political discourse, our daily stressors have become immeasurable and, at times, difficult to manage. The Mayo…
