Getting a new puppy can be about the most exciting and fun experience in a new dog owner’s life. They are full of energy and excited to play and run around. They are also a bit wild and tend to create havoc. Without proper training, a new puppy can develop bad habits and make more…
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There are a few adages about trees that summarize their overall approach to life. One that stands out with simplified succinctness is “a hundred years living and a hundred years dying”. Many oak trees will experience 100 years of vigorous growth, followed by a very slow decline over decades. Let’s be honest, there’s no miracle…
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“The care of the earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.” – Wendell Berry As the year cycles into the winter season, the landscape around us begins to transition into dormancy. This…
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In our experience talking with our customers, a lot people are afraid to plant trees close to their house. They’re often wary because of the following things: Tree roots are going to destroy your foundation. In reality, tree roots are primarily in search of fertile soil and moisture. House gutters, which concentrate a lot of rain…
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There’s a popular Chinese proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” But, what do you do if “now” is the middle of summer? In most areas of the US, the ideal times to plant trees are early to mid-spring and early fall.…
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Eco Tree Company has just donated $5,000 to Save the Rainforest to offset the carbon emissions associated with its concrete services. The donation will be forwarded to the Yakum Foundation in Amazonian Ecuador and be used to fund its comprehensive reforestation project that incorporates the planting of over 150 native species of trees. Not only…
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When the fall season arrives many homeowners hang up their gardening gloves for the year and don’t bother preparing their landscapes for winter. This is a mistake! Fall is one of the most pleasant times of the year to be out in your yard basking in the cool, bright sunshine and the slower pace of…
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Many homeowners know they should be caring for their trees by scheduling regular pruning to keep them healthy and thriving. But, there is sometimes confusion on when is the best time to prune trees. Judging from the amount of calls our company gets in spring, most homeowners are thinking about their landscapes most actively at…
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Most homeowners associate the spring season with planting trees, shrubs, and flowers. It’s definitely the most popular time. But, did you know that planting trees in fall is a great option as well? Traditionally, spring is the busiest season in the garden and at garden stores. You’ve likely stopped by your local nursery on a…
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If you’ve got a bur oak tree (Quercus macrocarpa) growing on your property, you likely already know that you’re a lucky homeowner! Bur oaks are majestic, towering trees that can provide shade in all seasons of the Midwest. Because of their thick and somewhat fire-resistant bark and drought tolerance, they have a natural ability to…
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