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Keeping Cool With City Trees

Trees are good for...well, pretty much everything. They make it easier to breathe, filter water, clean the air, and they beautify the earth. In addition to all of these qualities, they can actually cool down our...

How to Decide on the Best Trees to Plant in Your Landscaping

Unfortunately, the trees you love and the trees that are appropriate for your own landscaping don’t always match up 100%. How do you know which choices are appropriate for your own...

Choosing Trees for Hanging Swings and Hammocks

As the spring season approaches, you may be looking for ways to hang your hammock and/or swings. Having additional seating outdoors is a nice touch in the warm weather.

However, it’s important to...

The Top Street Trees for San Francisco

As we discussed in another recent blog , street trees are vitally important for congested, urban areas. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, you are most likely used to seeing them on a regular basis....

Pest of the Month: Gypsy Moth

We are nearing the end of February, meaning that it is time to discuss a new tree pest of the month. The gypsy moth is definitely one to look out for, so we will be giving you everything you need to know.

Before we...

Why Are Street Trees So Important to Urban Areas?

While trees are of course a very attractive features for cities and other heavily populated areas, why do we put in the effort to ensure that we have them? Why are street trees in urban areas...

Why Should You Consider Professional Tree Care Services as a Business Owner?

As a business owner, your image is probably incredibly important to you. This should definitely apply to the trees surrounding your business as well.

Here are some of...

Top Tree Safety Tips for Thunderstorms

While the trees in your landscaping may seem like strong, unbreakable parts of nature, thunderstorms can really do some damage if the proper safety procedures aren’t considered beforehand.

Here are some...

Top Tips for Dealing With Snow and Ice on Your Trees

For most of the United States, this has been a particularly cold and icy week. What should you do when your trees (and other shrubs and plants) become covered in ice, frost, and snow ?

Here...

The Top Flowering Trees for Spring

For those of you looking for a splash of color and blossoms in your trees this spring, you have come to the right place. We are going to be sharing some great options for trees that will easily brighten up...