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Tree Pros Know: April Showers Bring May Mites and Aphid Infestations

americanarbor May 11, 2016
May is the month when homeowners begin spending quality time in their yards. It’s also the season for the emergence of aphids and mites. Both pests can inflict serious damage to trees and shrubs and infestations of both can be treated. Denver landscaping experts offer some advice. Spider Mites If you thought emerald and lilac […]

Spray Now For Insect Prevention in Denver

americanarbor May 6, 2016
Scale (i.e., sucking) and borer insects emerge in spring from overwintering eggs, and most species can reproduce several generations until they die off (or go dormant) in the fall. Some species don’t seem to do much damage, while others will kill a tree in a single season. The list of pests is extensive and includes: […]

Have You Started Your Watering Routine? Keep Fruit Trees Healthy with Denver Tree Experts Advice

americanarbor April 27, 2016
April is the time to get routine watering started – and the Denver tree services can offer the best advice for when to water and get a good spring start on your landscaping. Another important area to focus is on fruit trees and fire blight. Ornamental trees are awfully pretty when they bloom, but the fruit […]

Denver Tree Service: Learn the Differences Between Lilac Ash Borer and Emerald Ash Borer

americanarbor April 21, 2016
The dreaded scourge of ash trees everywhere–the emerald ash borer–has spread to Colorado. Ash trees in Colorado already suffer from a native pest, the lilac ash borer. Both species cause destruction, but they’re not the same. With assistance from the Colorado State University Extension, Denver tree service companies explain the difference.The lilac ash borer is native to […]

Just Add Water: A Good Spring Start for Denver Landscaping

americanarbor April 12, 2016
The Lawn Institute invites you to celebrate April, which is National Lawn Care Month. As winter weather recedes and warm spring weather finally takes a firm hold, homeowners can get a bit of a reprieve on the usual lawn care worries. Denver landscaping services know that the rainy days and cool nights of April prohibit much outdoor […]

Denver Tree Services Recommend You Treat Ips Beetles Now

americanarbor April 5, 2016
If your spruce trees and pine trees are looking stressed, check them for western pine or ips beetles. Horticulturalist Joe Julian at the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension writes that ips beetles favor damaged or recently transplanted trees, but in times of heavy infestation, they will attack healthy spruce and pine trees. Denver tree pros recommend that […]

Storm Damage & Proper Tree Pruning Procedures for Prevention

americanarbor April 1, 2016
The weather as of late has been unpredictable to say the least. One moment, the sun is out casting warm rays on Denver, creating streams of water to flow through the streets, and the next moment – the sky is gray and heavy streams of snow fall to the ground. The blizzard was especially surprising, […]

6 Tips for Spring Cleanup for Your Denver Landscape

americanarbor March 25, 2016
We’re well on our way to summer’s heat (even with snow on the ground) and it’s time get started on revitalizing those landscape showstoppers, specifically roses and ornamental grasses. April is the perfect month to get your rose bushes and climbing vines in shape for a magnificent display in your Denver landscape. For basic rose […]

Improve Denver Landscaping through Overseeding

americanarbor March 11, 2016
In the Denver area, it’s not uncommon for cool season lawns to look less than perfect after summer’s heat or winter’s cruel weather. Lawns at the end of both seasons are subject to damage, disease, and neglect. Fall is considered the optimum time for overseeding, but March offers the second best opportunity to improve Denver […]

Avoid Disruption By Following Recommended Practices for Safety Zone Pruning in Denver

americanarbor January 23, 2016
With any older city, the infrastructure of power lines can present problems with tree growth and overhanging limbs.  As a part of regular maintenance, you should always have a professional determine when to recommend pruning – especially if your tree crosses paths or comes close to power lines. There are specific rules in place, which […]

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