Trees contribute more to life on earth than perhaps any other living organism. Not only do they produce oxygen and provide us with food, they add beauty to our beloved landscapes. Trees in urban areas, on the other hand, provide us with a variety of multiple benefits. As assets to our property, they help shade…
Last week, one person was killed while five others were injured when a popular eucalyptus tree unexpectedly fell onto a wedding party in Whittier, California. People who witnessed the tragedy claim that the group was innocently taking pictures beneath the tree when it suddenly uprooted and fell, transforming what began as a celebration into a…
With all the snow we’ve been getting in the Treasure Valley, winter is a beautiful time of year. But the more it snows and freezes the result of winter storms may not be so beautiful. Winter storms can be destructive, especially for trees. In fact, broken branches are a common result of ice buildup, and…
Nature is all around us. The grounds, lawn, and trees around our homes are in constant need of maintenance to keep our landscapes beautiful. This can be a time consuming process that requires knowledge, equipment and skills that not all of us possess. Whether you are looking to have a tree pruned or removed the…
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…
The certified arborists at Mountain West Arbor Care are in beautiful Ogden, Utah this week, providing homeowners with pruning and preventative tree care services to help prepare for the colder months ahead. There are a variety of reasons why fall pruning is important. The first and foremost most is keeping people safe. A dead tree…