Many people are familiar with using compost as a fertilizer to improve plant health. However, compost has many other beneficial uses such as erosion control and turf remediation, just to name a few. According to the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. loses more than 2 billion tons of topsoil each year due to erosion. Erosion [...]

The work involved with trimming and pruning trees is often underestimated. The appearance and ultimately the success of your landscape, depends largely on arboriculture knowledge. Proper tree trimming techniques remain the same whether it’s done by a professional or an amateur. If we care for trees right and space them properly, our trees will thrive [...]

Dry weather can be detrimental to tree and shrub health. Low precipitation and midsummer drought conditions can adversely affects trees and shrubs and overall plant health. Both the mortality of newly planted trees and shrubs and the growth and aesthetic appeal of established landscape plants can be compromised. Signs of stress from poor water conditions [...]