How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage

How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage

Some years we get a lot of thunderstorms and strong winds and other years we get a bit less. Some areas of the country are hit harder than others, depending on their potential for hurricanes or tornadoes. Sometimes there is hail and flooding that come along with gusty...
7 Ways You Can Embrace Sustainable Living Every Day

7 Ways You Can Embrace Sustainable Living Every Day

Living sustainably has become a part of many people’s everyday life. You can’t go anywhere without hearing about eco-friendly practices and reduce, reuse, recycle slogans. But it can be confusing seeing all of this information and wondering how you can make a...
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property

How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property

Most of the time, a pop of color is a good thing. But when it comes in the form of vines growing on your trees or in your yard – poisonous vines, to boot – it’s not the kind of color you’re seeking. The poison ivy plant is definitely not a desirable plant, especially...
Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters

Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters

Most home landscapes have shrubs. They improve soil stability, boost air quality, and create habitats for wildlife. On top of that, shrubs can provide beauty to the landscape throughout all seasons. These small- to medium-sized woody plants can be evergreen or...
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key

How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key

As you watch your trees grow or relax under their shade on sunny afternoons, it’s hard to imagine that something small like an insect could take one of those giant structures down. Yet even very small pests can do quite a number on your trees if you don’t catch them...