If you are an avid landscaper or gardener, then one of the most important things that you should know is which hardiness zone you live in. Hardiness zones are an important aspect of home gardening. Many gardeners research the topic every few months in order to better understand what to plant, and how to properly […]

Longer, carefree days, visits from the ice cream man, trips to the beach, and just kicking back and relaxing; there’s nothing better than the summer, right? Though there are so many wonderful things that are associated with the summer season, there are some downsides, too; namely, heat waves and your trees. While higher temperatures are […]

Storms can cause major damage to the vegetation and trees around us. With heavy winds and gushing rains, strong winds and rain can sometimes be too much for the plants and trees. Storm damage to trees is especially worse when the storm brings hail along with it. Hail damage is unlike no other because of […]

When a landscaper is looking to build in a chosen area or wants to open the land, they often have the daunting task of removing trees. Removing trees with a normal spade or other small equipment can be very labor-intensive and take a long time. That is why large and specialized machines such as the […]

It would seem obvious that trees break at different resistant points or when subjected to different speeds of wind. However, science has almost proved that this isn’t the case. A cyclone that swept through the southwest of France back in 2009, revealed to scientists that trees of different heights and diameters, with different elastic properties, […]

Have you ever looked at a tree and wondered what kind of tree it is? Identifying trees can sometimes be as easy as looking at the leaves, perhaps not in fall or winter though. There are numerous ways to identify trees if we know what to look for. These tips can be handy if the […]

Some suppliers label the same tree as either an Arborvitae or a Thuja, which can be confusing. In fact, they are the same species. These tall, narrow evergreens are widely used in landscaping for privacy screens, hedges, and decorative borders. Varieties like the Green Giant Arborvitae are especially popular because they grow quickly and provide […]

  Planting a tree is one of the greatest things you can do for the environment. However, planting trees also comes with a fair amount of risk that not everyone thinks about. If you intend to plant any trees yourself or with a crew of people, safety should always be the first concern. Here’s how […]

Trees for shade are key in any landscape. They add aesthetic appeal in addition to being functional. We are certainly blessed with a wide variety of shade-creating trees, but there is a need for caution as some types of trees don’t work well in certain areas. Before selecting which trees to plant from the list […]

Trees must withstand much more than rain during a storm. In fact, the wind poses a much greater risk to the health of a tree. Although it is not common, trees also run the risk of being struck by lightning. In this case, all bets are off, regardless of the species of tree. Let’s look […]