Monthly Archives: July 2011

Are Your Trees Prepared for the Next Big Storm?

Trees and summertime storms just don’t mix. An ancient behemoth can provide shade one day and be upturned the next – a sad loss for any neighborhood. Even the smallest saplings can cause significant damage to homes, vehicles, and anything … Continue reading →

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Posted in How To, Mobile, Montgomery, Tree Maintenance | |

Will Spanish Moss Kill My Tree?

Spanish moss is one of the most misunderstood plants to have ever graced the South. Homeowners new to states like Georgia or Florida often panic at the sight of young moss festoons in their lovely established trees, spending hundreds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Tree Maintenance | |

Beautiful Tree Removal Alternative: Tree Sculptures of the Hurricane Coast

The south is no stranger to hurricanes; this disaster-prone region is famous for raging storms and swelling surges of destructive salt water – long after houses are repaired, the damages lead to a landscape stripped of glorious trees as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Biloxi, Environmentalism, Gulfport, Natural Disasters, Technology | |

Activists Take to the Trees to Protect Coal River Mountain

The temperature is slowly inching towards 100 degrees on Coal River Mountain today, where two courageous young activists are stoically perched high among the treetops in a bold display of protest – fighting to protect the irreplaceable land, groundwater, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte, Environmentalism, Scottsdale, Technology | |

Mulch Madness: Dispelling Myths about Woodchip Mulch

Do you want to know the best way to inspire a debate between gardeners? Introduce the topic of mulch! Every gardener has an opinion about this otherwise under-appreciated landscaping tool – in fact, this substance seems to inspire more arguments … Continue reading →

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25 Unbelievable Treehouses

If you’re reading this, you were probably that kid.  That kid who grew up in the hilly forests of West Virginia or in the frigid woods of Massachusetts.  That kid who spent his youth making forts in the backwater swamps … Continue reading →

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Planting Pains: The 5 Worst Invasive Tree Species in Georgia

Thinking about planting a new tree? It may seem like a simple decision, but what seems like a harmless little sapling can turn into a permanent pest that spreads like wildfire. Continue reading →

Posted in Alpharetta, Athens, Environmentalism, Tree Maintenance | |

Protecting Ohio Trees Against the Emerald Ash Borer

It’s no secret – the emerald ash borer is a devastating menace, one that won’t be going away anytime soon. First detected in Michigan in June of 2002, this invasive pest has already killed more than 50 million ash trees … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbus OH, Environmentalism, How To, Raleigh, Tree Maintenance | |

Kudzu Bugs: Heroes From Across the Ocean, or Just Another Invasive Species?

Homeowners in the south have noticed a new face in their gardens these past few years, one that has never before been seen in the northern hemisphere. This insect goes by many names: Megacopta cribraria, bean plataspid, globular stink bug, … Continue reading →

Posted in Augusta, Environmentalism, Lawrenceville | |

Is Your Tree Fertilizer Safe for Pets?

Sometimes homeowners need a little extra help when it comes to maintaining valuable landscape trees and applying high quality fertilizer is a great first step in the right direction. Unfortunately, this beneficial substance can also be a silent killer – … Continue reading →

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