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DONOVAN ARBORISTS
Our goal is to provide a valuable resource for people who are interested in learning more about trees. We want to help people understand the importance of trees and how they can play a role in protecting our environment.
Tree Care Services
Our ISA Certified Arborists ensure that you get the highest quality tree care.
Free Estimates
We offer free estimates for tree planting, trimming, removal, cabling and bracing.
Plant Health Care Services
We believe in being proactive in preventing insect infestations and disease outbreaks.
DEFENDING YOUR TREES FROM EXTREME WEATHER
It’s hard to believe. Five days ago, 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulated in Denver, CO.
The Farmer’s Almanac forecasts that mid-June through mid-July of 2022 the hottest temperatures of the summer will pound the Mile High City.
Call the Tree Avengers
Professionals like Donovan Arborists can survey the trees on your property and determine if they are infected or if any kind of treatment is necessary.
Cut, Living, and Artificial Christmas Trees: Pros and Cons
If you’re debating which type of tree to have this holiday season, here are some things to consider. As you will see, the choice isn’t cut and dried, even if some of the trees may be.
LICENSED TO TRIM
In a DIY era, Jacks of All and Masters of None will take photos on a cell phone and call them good enough for their website. The same Jacks will rent a floor sander and attempt to make their floors look like new. Not so much. They’ll dedicate a weekend to replacing the concrete front walk. It crumbles way too soon. And in the pre April 15 season, they’ll take a whack at their own tax preparation. Audit alarms are going off.
Recycling Your Christmas Tree
By now your cut live Christmas tree has done its duty. It’s time dispose of it responsibly before it becomes a fire hazard. And the responsible way to dispose of a tree is to recycle it.
Fortunately, Denver-area residents have several options.
DONOVAN ARBORISTS – FIRST RESPONDERS IN DENVER
Using a bucket truck, Donovan’s crews carefully vetted the fragile limbs of the soaring tree. Once they strategized the cutting plan, they started at the crown of the tree, trimming section by section.
WATER FUTURES
Last year, Denver Water celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 1918, Denver residents voted to buy the Denver Union Water Company and form the municipal agency now known as Denver Water.
The Wrap
Horse owners wrap their horses’ legs to protect the legs, tendons and ligaments while the horse is in a stall. Weekend athletes wrap their sprained ankles with Ace compression wraps during recovery. Did you know trees need wraps too?
NOW’S THE TIME TO THINK PRIVACY PLANTINGS
The weather hit 54° on January 19 in Denver drawing folks out of their homes where they’ve been tucked in for Covid for too long. While they might have only ventured as far as the backyard, guaranteed their thoughts turned to warm weather ahead. Imagine taking a seat in a lawn chair with a cool drink and an iPad and cell phone. Working from home gets evermore delightful.
MEASURE TWICE, DIG ONCE
In a Covid year we all got used to standing back a distance of 6’ from the guy ahead of us in line. Spacing can make all the difference in communicating disease and in your landscaping.