Work Here. Thrive Here. Brock Eastlund ISA Certified Arborist Afton, MN I became an Arborist because I want to make lasting impacts in our world, so our grandchildren’s grandchildren have a sustainable environment in which to live. Since I was a child I have been passionate about trees and the impact they have on the…
Outsmart Hungry Deer During the fall and winter, your ornamental trees and shrubs start to look extra tasty to deer. We offer a range of solutions that can help deter them. To learn more, reach out! Click here to return to newsletter homepage
Company Update News from SavATree Nothing beats local knowledge and experience, so we’re excited every time we’re able to announce a new addition to the SavATree family Recently, we merged with Clear Cut Tree and Lawn Care of Monroe, Connecticut. This has expanded the reach of our Norwalk, Connecticut branch and is allowing us to…
Fall 2019 Landscape Calendar September Slice seed, aerate and overseed bare spots in the lawn Plant new evergreen trees and shrubs Fertilize the lawn Treat trees and shrubs for late season insects and mites Arrange a storm damage prevention audit Continue to water trees and shrubs suffering from summer stress October Apply deer repellent Nourish…
Healthier Boxwoods are Here! Boxwoods are some of the most popular shrubs in the world— and for good reason. Thanks to their dense, attractive foliage and versatility in everything from home gardens to formal hedges, they’re a favorite of landscapers and arborists alike. Unfortunately, since 2011, boxwoods have been vulnerable to a relatively new fungal…
My Favorite Tree Japanese Maple Acer palmatum In the front yard of the townhouse where I grew up stands a 25’ tall Japanese Maple that grew with me and played an integral role in my career choice. This great tree has beautiful red foliage in contrast to the smooth silver bark. Low branching provides great…
Healthy Roots, Happy Tree Your tree’s root system is its nutritional lifeline and the anchor for above-ground growth. So whether for preventing or treating injury, good tree care starts at the bottom. Deep Root Fertilization If your tree is struggling—has yellowing or off-color leaves, new-shoot growth under six inches, or visible dieback—it could be a…
Do Trees Talk to Each Other? Trees have long existed in folklore and literature as benevolent and sentient beings. But ascribing any human-like intentionality to plant behavior raises the hackles of many a bioscientist. With the accumulation of more than two decades of credible research, however, many in the scientific community acknowledge that trees are…
Tips From The Top by Daniel van Starrenburg, CEO What Are Trees Worth? As someone who has spent most of my life advocating for the proper stewardship of trees, losing one to a storm or disease is a worst-case scenario. Decades ago, as an arborist myself, my first thoughts when confronted with a failed tree…
Fall/Winter 2019 – Colorado Commercial Articles Tips From The Top Every tree, whether you realize it or not, has a hard value. Discover one of the most important reasons to keep your trees healthy from SavATree’s CEO, Daniel Van Starrenburg. Do Trees Talk to Each Other? Many in the scientific community acknowledge that trees are…
