David Merriman

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David Merriman is a leading Colorado arborist and operates ArborScape. Merriman began work at the age of 10 with his father in Colorado, and now has more than 30 years of hands-on experience. He has studied horticulture at the University of Wyoming, Tarrant County Junior College and Front Range Community College. Merriman specializes in common Colorado tree species such as ash and pine trees and his main area of research is the sub-field of urban arboriculture. He is a Registered Consulting Arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and is a past board member of the Rocky Mountain ISA.

Dedicated: David is passionate about helping other arborists and is generous in sharing the lessons he’s learned.
Teacher: Partnered in program development with Jefferson County Work Force Center in 2008 to train arborists.
Mentor: Devotes time to sharing his trade with at-risk youth to help them be a contributor to their communities.

A Common-Sense Approach

With an understanding of how a tree fits into your long-term plans,

Merriman creates your customized trimming or PHC plan.

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Teaching & Mentoring

In 2008 Merriman helped start a new program with the Jefferson County Work Force Center to train arborists. The curriculum is 13 weeks of classroom instruction combined with on-the-job training. The students are then placed with a private or public sector employer where they spend 3 hours in the classroom and 16-24 hours in the field.

In addition to ArborScape’s in-house apprentice program, David Merriman devotes his time to
working with at-risk youth. He hopes that by sharing a trade, that has brought him so much, young
people will have a better chance of contributing to their communities.

David's Work Process

Merriman takes a common-sense approach to helping ArborScape’s clients. Understanding how a tree fits in their long-term plans guides his approach to creating a trimming or PHC plan. He manages some of ArborScape’s largest commercial tree service clients including; NREL, Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Aurora.

Off Topic Favorite Things to Do

During his free time David enjoys the ATVing, spending time with family and reading.

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July 2017
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					1 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 1, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 1, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	2 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 2, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 2, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More
3 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 3, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 3, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	4 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 4, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 4, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	5 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 5, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 5, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	6 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 6, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 6, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	7 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 7, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 7, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	8 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 8, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 8, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	9 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 9, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 9, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More
10 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 10, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 10, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	11 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 11, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 11, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	12 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 12, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 12, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it. Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders. Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come. Read more about control programs: Rock Beds and Border Weed Control Send to Google Calendar More	13 Elm Leaf Beetle control applications July 13, 2017 N/A Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. Heavily infested leaves die and give trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. Read more here: Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Send to Google Calendar More Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control July 13, 2017 N/A Rock Beds and Borders Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition. They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations. Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds. At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

David Merriman

More About Merriman

A Common-Sense Approach

Highlights

Articles

Teaching & Mentoring

David's Work Process

Off Topic Favorite Things to Do

Free Tree Evaluation with No Obligation

June 2017 is Great Outdoors Month

Peach Borer preventative applications

June 2017 is Great Outdoors Month

Peach Borer preventative applications

June 2017 is Great Outdoors Month

Peach Borer preventative applications

June 2017 is Great Outdoors Month

Peach Borer preventative applications

June 2017 is Great Outdoors Month

Peach Borer preventative applications

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.

Invest in a weed control plan that will destroy these ugly invaders.

Maintain your rock beds, borders, and walkways for years to come.

Elm Leaf Beetle control applications

Rock bed/border/curb crack weed control

Rock Beds and Borders

Rock beds and borders give your yard personality and definition.

They’re also a huge investment that is easily tarnished by weeds such as dandelion, bindweed, crabgrass and foxtail. These aggressive plants not only look bad but can cause premature cracking to your cement and brick foundations.

Although our Colorado landscape is second to none for beauty, it is prone to bouts of dry, hot days followed by extreme thunderstorms. Perfect conditions for weeds.

At the same time, you’ve invested time, money and hard work in creating your yard’s personality, if you will. Don’t let weeds destroy it.