TREEOLOGY – BE INFORMED
Donovan Arborists
Our ISA Certified Arborists ensure that you get the highest quality tree care.
We offer free estimates for tree planting, trimming, removal, cabling and bracing.
We believe in being proactive in preventing insect infestations and disease outbreaks.
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Fall is prime time for planting trees and shrubs. Well placed greenery around your home’s perimeter will add to its curb appeal and value and can even add a measure of security. But if your plans include adding foundation plantings, there are some things you should know in order to avoid problems and disappointment in the future.
The Germans have a word for it: Herbstlaubtrittvergnügen. It’s the joy of jumping into a big pile of raked-up leaves. It’s a great childhood memory for those of us who grew up in areas with lots of deciduous trees.
Trees, shrubs, and grasses have many enemies, from insects and animals to biological threats. While damage from browsing animals such as deer and elk are usually easy to spot, microscopic pests can be hard to detect until they’ve become widespread.
Good landscaping not only adds to enjoyment of outdoor spaces, by adding “curb appeal” it can add 10% or more to a home’s value. Poorly planned or neglected landscaping can have the opposite effect.
The first weeks of fall are an important time for keeping your landscape in shape for winter and ready to wake up healthy and happy come spring.
There are plenty of dwarf trees, shrubs, and plants in your landscape or on your patio that will overwinter nicely indoors under the right growing conditions.
Cities and towns havelong been places where land management islimited to parks and other public spaces, if not overlooked entirely.
As urban living becomes increasingly crowded, finding space for gardening can be a challenge. That’s why more and more people are looking up instead of out for room to plant.
Sure, you can grind away a tree stump, pull it out, or just leave it there to rot, but why do that when there are so many other things you can do with a tree that’s outlived its usefulness? Here are just a few ideas:
Its geographic diversity is one of Colorado’s main attractions. Our high plains, mountain valleys, alpine tundra, and high western plateaus offer a mind-boggling variety of roughly 60 different ecosystems. And with that variety comes a range of climates that dictate the plants and animals that will thrive in them.