by John Downs | Sep 18, 2024 | Cottonwoods, Plant Health Care
Poplars, Cottonwoods, and Aspens are all members of the Populus genus, with many characteristics that make them desirable in homeowners’ yards. These attractive trees have triangular leaves with long stems and silvery backsides that shimmer or quake in the wind....
by John Downs | Oct 19, 2023 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Tree Health Care, tree pruning
Planting Elm Trees At one time, the American Elm was the most planted tree in America. Elms were popular because of their size and stately fountain-like shape. Trees planted along streets create an entwined canopy that turns gold in the fall. Unfortunately, most...
by John Downs | Nov 23, 2022 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Removal
Chapstick for Trees Evergreen trees do not go into dormancy like hardwood trees because they retain their needles in the winter. When the ground freezes, these trees tap into the water stored in their leaves and stems. Sometimes trees exposed to hot sun or wind cannot...
by John Downs | Aug 17, 2022 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control, Tree Removal
Summer Tree Issues Each August, the arborists at Ross Tree assess summer tree issues they faced in Denver. The tree insect and disease issues we find each summer depend on what happened in the winter and spring seasons. Sometimes Denver has wet winters and springs,...
by John Downs | Jul 14, 2022 | Emerald Ash Borer, Pine Trees, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control
Taking care of trees makes good economic sense because they are valuable assets that increase the market value of homes. Trees shade homes on a hot day, increase curb appeal and make yards more enjoyable. But are trees worth money? The answer is yes. Tree...
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