The value of native plants often gets ignored until we have an extreme drought, or a year with endless rainfall. Up to that point, we can coax many different plants to survive in our landscapes, no …
Keeping trees healthy
Trees grow a little differently than other plants in our landscape plants due to their size and lifespan. To keep them healthy, we need to keep their specific needs in mind but also remember that …
Is my tree dying?
No one wants to lose a beautiful, mature tree in their yard or neighborhood. Not only is it a beautiful feature that provides shade and recreation, but it can be a major risk to a property. So how do …
Tree pests
Insect pests are a fact of life, but just because we can see them doesn't mean they're doing any long-term damage to our trees. Sometimes we do more damage trying to control pests then the pests do …
Choosing the right location
Every plant has a preference about its environment. Plant it in the wrong place and it will never reach its potential, no matter how much you may want it in your yard. Sun When choosing plants …
Pruning
Pruning is a science and an art. Scientifically, we know that every pruning action is going to cause the plant to respond physiologically. Artistically, we can use pruning to manipulate the plant to …