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Seasonal Care · July 27, 2026 · 5 min read

Long stretches of heat and limited rainfall can put even established Colorado trees under significant stress. By late July, waiting for the next storm isn’t a tree-care strategy. Here’s how to recognize drought stress, water effectively, and help your trees make it through the rest of summer in better condition.

Seasonal Care · April 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Spring in Colorado is when your trees are set up for success—or start down the path of decline. After a long winter of dry conditions, wind exposure, and temperature swings, your trees need more than just water…

Soil & Roots · February 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Most tree care in Colorado focuses on watering, fertilization, and pruning—but one of the most powerful tools for improving tree health exists below ground.

Pests & Diseases · January 17, 2026 · 3 min read

If you’ve ever noticed strange bumps, balls, or growths on your tree leaves or branches, you’ve likely encountered one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena: Galls. While they can look alarming…

Seasonal Care · December 11, 2025 · 4 min read

Learn what winter desiccation is, how cold, dry conditions damage trees, and practical steps to protect evergreens and other trees from winter moisture loss.

Seasonal Care · December 8, 2025 · 3 min read

Colorado winters look dormant, but trees are still active below ground. One often-overlooked tip: remember to water trees during winter.

Urban Forest · December 4, 2025 · 5 min read

Colorado’s climate has always been challenging for trees. High elevation, dry air, intense sunlight, and temperature swings make it a tough environment.

Tree Health · November 19, 2025 · 5 min read

Why do trees closest to the street look stressed, discolored, or dying? In many cases, road salts are the hidden cause of this ongoing issue Coloradans face.

Pruning · November 4, 2025 · 5 min read

One of the most common structural defects in urban trees is something called co-dominant unions, and it plays a major role in why trees split or fail…

Pests & Diseases · November 3, 2025 · 4 min read

Bark beetles are native—so why do they cause so much damage now? Several environmental conditions have aligned to create ideal conditions for this pest.

Pruning · October 26, 2025 · 3 min read

As an arborist, I often tell homeowners that tree pruning is one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—forms of tree care.

Planting · October 15, 2025 · 5 min read

Planting a tree in Colorado is an investment that can last generations. Whether it’s for shade, privacy, beauty, or to increase property value, the tree...

Tree Health · October 1, 2025 · 5 min read

Trees are strong, resilient living structures. They withstand storms, wind, snow loads, and decades of growth. But like any living organism, trees can...

Pests & Diseases · September 20, 2025 · 5 min read

If you’ve ever noticed dusty, bronzed foliage on a spruce, pale speckles on leaves, or extremely fine webbing between needles or under leaves, there’s a...

Soil & Roots · September 2, 2025 · 4 min read

The health of your soil is the foundation of the health of your trees. Pruning, proper planting, and essential watering are important, but soil health is vital.

Pests & Diseases · August 16, 2025 · 5 min read

When Colorado homeowners notice sticky leaves, black sooty mold, or patches of dying branches, they can assume it’s a fungus or lack of water. Scale insects...

Pruning · August 6, 2025 · 5 min read

Tree topping is one of the most harmful—and unfortunately most common—pruning mistakes we see in residential landscapes. Colorado homeowners often...

Seasonal Care · July 19, 2025 · 6 min read

It’s easy to think that drought and heat are the same kind of stress for trees. After all, both usually happen in summer, both cause leaves to wilt or brown...

Tree Care · July 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Most homeowners call a tree service company when a tree becomes a problem—after a storm, when roots start lifting pavement, or when branches threaten the roof.

Pests & Diseases · June 30, 2025 · 5 min read

For many Colorado neighborhoods, mature elm trees are more than just landscaping—they are history. American elm and Siberian elm were widely planted...

Soil & Roots · June 22, 2025 · 6 min read

If you live in a recently built home—or are planning to plant a tree in a new development—you’ve probably noticed that landscape trees don’t always thrive...

Pests & Diseases · June 3, 2025 · 5 min read

If you’ve ever seen a branch tip on your flowering pear or crabapple suddenly turn black and curl over like a hooked cane, you’ve likely seen fire blight...

Pests & Diseases · May 24, 2025 · 4 min read

As a Colorado arborist, I can tell you this with absolute confidence: If you have ash trees, it needs protection. Ash trees make up a huge portion of Colorado's…

Watering · May 19, 2025 · 5 min read

If your tree looks dry, wilted, or stressed, your first instinct is usually to grab the hose. But here’s the tricky part: the symptoms of overwatering and...

Pests & Diseases · May 8, 2025 · 5 min read

One of the most common questions I hear as a certified arborist is: “When do certain tree pests show up in Colorado?” In Colorado, timing matters...

Pests & Diseases · April 30, 2025 · 6 min read

Throughout the Colorado Front Range—where our climate shifts quickly from cool, rainy springs to hot, dry summers—aphids are one of the most common insects…

Pests & Diseases · April 19, 2025 · 5 min read

Evergreen spruce trees — like Colorado blue spruce, white spruce, and other ornamental spruces — are among the most popular evergreens in Colorado landscaping.

Pests & Diseases · March 29, 2025 · 5 min read

In recent years, homeowners across the Front Range—from Fort Collins down through Denver & into Colorado Springs—have seen a sharp increase in Japanese beetles.

Soil & Roots · March 15, 2025 · 4 min read

Have you noticed your tree’s leaves turning yellow while the veins stay green, especially in spring? You’re likely seeing a condition called iron chlorosis.

Watering · February 22, 2025 · 4 min read

The first 3 years after planting are the most critical in a tree’s entire life. Even healthy nursery trees fail every year because of incorrect watering.

Tree Health · February 6, 2025 · 4 min read

When most homeowners think about tree care, they think about pruning, watering, fertilizing, or managing pests. But there is another powerful tool...

Soil & Roots · February 2, 2025 · 3 min read

As a Colorado arborist, one of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is: “Do my trees really need to be fertilized?”…

Tree Health · January 18, 2025 · 4 min read

Most homeowners know their trees provide shade, beauty, & maybe a little extra curb appeal. But many don’t realize that trees also have real financial value...

Planting · January 8, 2025 · 5 min read

When most people choose a tree, they pick what looks beautiful today. But what makes a tree thrive today isn’t always what will help it survive in 50 years...