Any homeowner can attest to the ways trees enhance our quality of life. Trees improve the atmosphere. They provide respite from sun, heat, precipitation, and noise. They enhance property values,…
The holidays are a time for parties and entertaining, decorating both indoors and outdoors, and embracing all that the season has to offer. This includes, of course, festooning our homes…
Air pollution is one of the major environmental issues caused by the release of biological materials (carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead) and particulate matter that contaminate…
Have you started preparing your front yard for holiday season decor? If not, it’s time to get started. Start with the easier tasks first; rake up the leaves, get your…
Fall is an excellent time of the year to plant trees and shrubs and prepare already-growing ones for the upcoming winter months. You can get a head start on spring…
Trees and shrubs can help you remember countless memories and emotions. Whether you recall the first maple tree leaves fall or the pea-sized blossoms of Eastern redbud in early spring,…
The blue spruce tree (Picea Pungens) is a popular coniferous evergreen tree named for its sharp needle leaves. Many homeowners plant them in their yard for ornamental purposes. Its rustic…
Decaying trees are not just unsightly, they can pose safety hazards. Branches can potentially break and damage the structure of your home, causing serious injury, or even death. To prevent…
While fences may provide privacy for your property, they are sometimes impractical. They can completely block the view and make you feel confined. Planting a line of evergreen trees provides…
Planting a tree or shrub in the wrong location is the main reason they’re later moved. Perhaps you planted a little too close to the house and now you…