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...
In the fall and winter, trees drop their leaves and become dormant as they prepare for colder temperatures. Newly planted trees benefit tremendously from winter young tree care. Believe it or not newly planted trees experience the greatest growth in their root system...
June 2023 is now the wettest ever in Denver, with a total of 6.1 inches of rainfall. While trees need a certain amount of water to thrive, excessive rain can have positive and negative effects, depending on the tree species, soil type, and other environmental factors....
American Elms are native to North America. Back in the 1800s horticulturists and city planners across the U.S. planted them in parks and the public right-of-ways, so their modern range is the whole country. These magnificent trees grow 60 to 80 feet tall, with a 40 to...
Denver is Discovering Pink and Grey Snow Mold As the Snow Melts Pink and grey snow molds are like fried ice cream – they are a contradiction in terms. It is hard to fathom how some things like this can happen, but they do. Denver has a true winter this year,...
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...
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