SPRING/SUMMER 2011
ARTICLES
Shamans are healers. Believers say that a shaman can communicate with a person’s soul in order to identify and alleviate the issue that ails it — in turn restoring balance and wholeness to the individual. Read more…
In January 2011, Matthew and Veronica Dziedzic, the founder and director of Autumn Tree Care Experts, respectively — announced their decision to merge the business with SavATree, a leading provider of tree, shrub and lawn care services. During recent months, we have been working together to seamlessly integrate the two businesses. Read more…
Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with life essentials. To our ancestors, trees were part of their subsistence and economy. Over time, our uses and our knowledge of their benefits increased. Regardless of the time period — trees are an integral part of life. Read more…
It’s relatively easy to see the limb that needs to be pruned, the leaf that is yellowing, or the borer hole in the bark. However, it isn’t exactly easy to get a glimpse at the issues that lie beneath the soil: roots girdling your tree’s trunk, being attacked by root rot and decay fungi, or suffocating under compacted soils. Fortunately, arborists can see beneath the soil — thanks to a process called air excavation. Read more…
A healthy lawn is the ultimate welcome mat. Of course, we all want our home’s welcome mat to share an inviting message to those it greets. Read more…
Patrick Dougherty is an internationally acclaimed sculptor. His medium? Tree saplings of course! Dougherty combines carpentry skills with a love for nature to create beautiful, large-scale, temporary structures. Read more…
Upcoming Chicago Botanic Garden Events. Read more…
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A guide to trees commonly found in North America. Read more…
Also, check out these summer lawn tips.
