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DONOVAN ARBORISTS
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REVENGE PLANTING
Normally Denver temperatures average 57°/33° in April. Denver International Airport fell to 10 degrees Fahrenheit April 13, 2022, setting a new record low—the coldest Denver temperature this late in the season since 1953.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
TANNABAUM SUSTAINABILITY
America’s Christmas tree growers refer to their product as a “crop.” A seasonal crop, but a crop nonetheless. Like pumpkins at Halloween or sweet corn in August.
THE WALL…NO, NOT THAT ONE
Coloradans are no stranger to droughts.
At least 54% of the state now is experiencing drought conditions, compared to 100% this
BULB PLANNER
Any minute now, tulips will peek through the soil in enviable gardens across metro Denver. Bummer if you missed the window to plant bulbs.
MARK YOUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR FOR LABOR DAY ‘22
The snow, well, is anticipated. We are deep into December and some of the most popular holiday attractions around the metro area are Christmas Lights.
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.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF COLORADO’S BLUE SPRUCE
Arbor Day 1892: Colorado schoolchildren vote to name the Blue Spruce as the state tree. The number of students casting their vote was limited. Golden High School had 63 children and Jeffco had 80 pupils plus 15 in kindergarten, according to the Castle Rock Journal (Oct 1892.).