Although we are not faced with the tenacious emerald ash borer yet ( they predict it will make its way to Colorado in 5-10 years) we have our own Denver ash borer that preys on our Colorado Ash trees. The Denver ash borer is actually a type of moth that looks and acts like a … Read More >>
Preparing the Yard for a Graduation Party or Wedding
Spring is under way and now is the time to think about your backyard occasion! Whether it be a graduation party or a wedding this is a great excuse to make your yard look amazing! Having these celebrations at a venue can be an expensive endeavor. That’s why many people are having them in their … Read More >>
2012 Colorado Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner!
The winner of this years “Arbor Day Poster Contest” is Carson Elementary’s student Remy Biggs. Remy’s poster which depicted how we should Celebrate Trees in our Community is on display at the state capital through April 23rd. Along with her poster will be the other 40 posters that won in their respective schools. The winner … Read More >>
Help Us, Help the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
This spring we are helping The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) raise money to plant 18 billion fruit trees across the world “It’s (FTPF) a good way to get the community mobilized. It’s a good way to get everybody to learn about sustainability, about environmental stewardship and about botany,” Cern Akin, Executive Director of Fruit … Read More >>
Ips beetle and ash borer and why they matter to you!
The major threat to your ash, spruce or pine trees are the ash borer and ips beetles. These nasty little insects could bore your lovely tree to pieces. Fortunately, this can be prevented by laying down a protective spray, in April or May, that stops the beetles from destroying your tree. If you decide not … Read More >>