Denver’s Water Restrictions: What They Mean for Your Trees

by John Downs | Jun 18, 2026 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care

 A 20-inch diameter ash tree needs about 200 gallons per watering using CSU’s rule of thumb: 10 gallons per inch of trunk diameter. During a hot, dry Denver summer, that usually means about 200 gallons every 1–2 weeks, adjusted for rainfall, soil, and tree stress.   ...

Why Leaves on Hardwood Tree Drop Early and Why Some Trees Not Drop Them at All?

by John Downs | Sep 27, 2025 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care

Call 303-871-9121 Request Serice The climate and soil in the Denver area are great for growing grass. Before 1850, the foothills were grasslands with few native trees, so it is not surprising that trees growing here are subjected to weather and climate stress. Our...

Tree Hormones: Regulating Growth and Health

by David Boswell | Sep 3, 2025 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care

Call 303-871-9121 Request Serice Ross Tree, a plant healthcare company, offers tree hormone treatments to promote or sometimes slow plant growth, helping trees better fit their landscapes or heal faster from stress or damage. The application of tree hormones and...

The Unsung Hero of Tree Health – Proactive Tree Pruning

by David Boswell | Jul 16, 2025 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Insect Control, tree pruning

Request Service     Ross Tree is known for tackling the most complex tree service challenges in Denver and the surrounding metro area. We have expertise in heavy equipment, intricate cabling strategies, and navigating the permitting process for large-scale tree...

Transitioning from Tree Service to a Plant Health Care Company

by David Boswell | Jun 27, 2025 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Insect Control, tree pruning

Request Service   For years, Ross Tree has been a trusted name in tree care, providing a full range of services. However, the landscape of tree health is changing, and so is Ross Tree. We are proud to announce our significant evolution, transitioning from a general...

The Effect of Heat on Trees

by David Boswell | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog, Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care

Tree Heat Stress Biology Since trees are not native to the Denver area, it makes sense that they might need some extra care to thrive here. Trees get stressed as we move to high 90-degree temperature days. On a hot summer day, humans sweat while trees transpire. High...