That green tree in your living room for the holidays can also be green for another reason: the environment. Artificial trees are popular, and for good reason. You can reuse it year after year. You can buy a pre-lit one and never have to string lights again. You can fluff it however you want and […]
Did you know that Utah’s state tree is the quaking aspen? In March of 2014, Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill to change the state tree from the blue spruce to the quaking aspen. The request for the change came from fourth-grade students at an elementary school in Sevier County. They felt the quaking aspen […]
Now is a great time to prep your yard and garden for the cooler autumn weather. It’s such a relief to have your trees, shrubs, plants, and grass manicured and ready for that first snow before the frost really arrives. Fall yard cleanup and prep work is almost more fun than spring cleaning. However, be […]
Picture this: the cool breeze blowing on an autumn afternoon while you sit in the shade atop the soft grass listening to the birds singing a song specifically for you. That’s it, right? The perfect way to end a fall day here in Utah. All you need is some grass and a good tree in […]
Pruning and trimming are important components of annual yard maintenance, but you may be wondering what the difference is. Pruning is the selected removal of dead or diseased branches to encourage proper growth and keep the tree healthy. Trimming applies to cutting back overgrown plants or parts of a tree to maintain a desired look […]
Water. It’s the hot topic during these hot months in Utah and with good reason. Everyone in Utah is on drought alert, with water restrictions taking place all over the state. KSL.com recently released an article about the importance of letting your lawn go brown right now while still monitoring the health of your trees. […]
Older homes and neighborhoods usually have larger older trees on their property. Over time a tree can get very large, tall, and heavy and require removal by crane. This process takes special equipment and attention to safety in order to have everything go smoothly. It is not just the workers who need to be protected […]
For increased seclusion, shade, or simply some life and character, many people prefer to retain existing trees or plant new ones in their yards. However, as much as you may adore your trees, they may need to be removed at some point. Diseased and Dying Trees If your tree falls prey to a tree disease, […]
