Boise, Idaho has long been called the “City of Tree”s. However, did you know that when the town was first established, the nearest trees around were cottonwoods and willows along the river? In fact, Boise was once a dry sagebrush plain with the nearest pines and firs miles away on our distant mountain ridges. Now…
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, you may have noticed that your trees are just about bare this winter season. Now that most trees have lost their leaves, it’s an excellent time to assess their safety and condition. Winter is the ideal time to prune most tree varieties. During the dormant season, a tree…
In Holladay, Utah the winter can be especially hazardous when it comes to the health and structure of your trees. Winter winds can send weak branches or an entire tree to the ground while freezing rain brings it’s own troubles. Fortunately though, the damage caused by winter weather, can often be mitigated with preventative tree…
In Holladay, Utah, homeowners never really know if the winter will bring mild temperatures or weeks of ice and snow. When it comes to preventative tree care, it’s best to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. Winter tree damage is usually dependent on a few key factors: the location, type of tree,…
In Provo, Utah the Bertrand Harrison Arboretum is home to over nine hundred species of indigenous American trees that display the color and atmosphere of the changing seasons. However, when you look out into your own backyard, you may notice that your trees aren’t looking as great as they used too. That’s why it’s important…