[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trees in the forest don’t need fertilizing, so why do the trees around your home? Trees in our communities are usually competing with grass and unnatural vegetation for nutrients. The branches, twigs and leaves that fall around them in the forest would normally be a recycled form of tree […]
Warmer temperatures magnify the effects of drought and in cooler months, many forget drought can still plague trees. Before discussing ways to help trees overcome drought, it’s important to note a few reasons why helping them is so important. Trees Help Control Flooding Wildfires are always a concern when an area has gone an extended […]
Attention Plant Lovers: Sea Kelp Can Help Of all the plant growth stimulants, sea kelp tends to be the underdog. And yet, it has the broadest and most balanced range of nutrients. To further understand why you should consider using sea kelp when gardening, here are some of its benefits. 1. Improves Fruit Quality Sea […]
Summer: Drought, Bugs + Disease, Oh My! It’s finally summer, the season of vacations, barbeque and less obviously, tree-related problems. Drought, bugs and disease (oh my!) reign supreme in these hot summer months. So while you should definitely cut loose and take a break this summer, make sure you’re not forgetting our chlorophyll-filled friends! Here […]
Mycorrhizae is a term you’ve likely heard before, but do you know what it actually is? If you do and you know it’s good for plants, do you know why? Google says, mycorrhiza (singular) is “a fungus that grows in association with the roots of a plant in a symbiotic or mildly pathogenic relationship.” “A […]
HOUSTON (March 19, 2018) – Landscapes are a huge part of how we interact with the world around us. While they serve a purpose aesthetically, plant-heavy landscapes are also known to reduce stress, cleanse our air and increase property value. Because of this, the plants used in landscapes are extremely important, and should be grown […]
While tree trimming, your number one priority should be safety. Your immediate goals may be to remove an over grown branch or trim some unsightly leaves, but what you should keep in mind is that you or your tree could suffer from careless cutting. Many people find themselves needing to trim branches that have grown […]
Whether winter weather is effecting your area in full force right now or just starting to move in, there are ways of helping your trees thrive in winter. Insulation The first thing you need to think about is insulation. Insulation will help create a barrier between your tree’s roots and the cold. Mulching around the […]
