As of April 24th, ArborScape Inc. is proud to announce the first graduates of our brand new arborist apprenticeship program. Congratulations to our five new graduates in becoming some of the first Arborist Journeymen in Colorado! We are looking forward to starting our next group of apprentices as soon as we can, and we wish [...]
We start learning about the importance of trees before we are in grade school. Trees are so important that many people consider them the single most important thing on this planet next to bees. Trees play a tremendously important role in the environment, so much so that without them, most life forms, including humans, wouldn’t [...]
The last thing most of our clients want to do on a Sunday afternoon in winter is unpack their garden hose to water their trees. We don't blame you - but if you don’t see that your landscape trees get *sufficient* water, don’t be surprised when they're suffering next summer. Here's what the CSU [...]
Do emerald ash borer die in winter? This is a good question as it gets to be winter. You may be wondering if your ash tree will be spared because of emerald ash borer die-off in the winter? The fact is emerald ash borer do not die in winter. They spend the season beneath the [...]
As of 2019 “Arborist” is now considered a skilled trade by the Colorado Department of Labor. This is good news because allows tree care companies to establish apprenticeship programs. ArborScape Inc. is very proud to announce that we are now qualified to begin our own apprenticeship program and will begin training apprentices soon. We [...]
Emerald Ash Borer was reported in Westminster for the first time, moving quickly from neighboring Broomfield to the north. “In late August, EAB was found and confirmed in Broomfield in the vicinity of Zuni Street and 132nd Ave. and 128th Ave. just across the street from Westminster,” said John Kasza, city forester for Westminster. “This [...]
The leaves are beginning to fall and a slight chill is entering the Colorado air. You may find some relief that your lawn care care season is over. Well according to lawn care experts, that isn't true. Fall is just as vital to your lawn care health as spring. This post highlights some of the [...]
September Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver, South and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect related events tend to occur in the South and East Counties area. Year to year variations are considerable, and this should only be used as a guideline to anticipate and help [...]
Emerald Ash Borer, a destructive beetle that threatens ash trees was confirmed in Broomfield. A resident near 136th Avenue and Main St. contacted a city forester after discovering a suspicious insect that was later confirmed as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). "It's not shocking that Emerald Ash Borer was found in Broomfield County, given its proximity [...]
Although the Zimmerman Pine Moth isn't known to cause as much damage as the Mountain Pine Beetle or Emerald Ash Borer, it does have the potential to kill off or injure your pine trees. If you have a Zimmerman Pine Moth problem the best solution is to have your tree sprayed by a professional. [...]
We Now Offer Fast and Efficient Land Clearing Services Including: Land Clearance Right of Way Clearance Survey & Fence Line Clearing Clearing for Leisure Areas Access Roads Scrub Oak Clearing and Mulching Site Clearing and Preparation We facilitate fire mitigation, clear field and right-of-way areas, and provide bush hogging services. Environmental mulch clearing is an [...]
Cutting Tree Roots Impact provides more information about the impact of cutting tree roots on large trees, which is subtle but real. As Parker continues to develop new areas, tree root loss will be a persistent issue. "The effect of the stress of the trees can take from 3-6 years to manifest," according to the [...]
Japanese beetles (JP) defoliate over three hundred different species of trees and leafy shrubs, but are especially attracted to linden and rose bushes. That's just when they are adults. As grubs, they hatch in late summer and fall and are actively chewing grass roots until soil temperatures fall below 60 degrees. This can decimate root [...]
Trees are the lungs of the world; literally they are connected with our lungs. Trees are also inter-connected with each other and with the general landscape. The removal of a tree influences the entire canopy - thus changing the balance of your yard. The right balance in your yard and in your neighborhood is generally [...]
Q: What do we do when a bee hive is in a tree targeted for trimming or plant health care? A: We do have a process set-up should one of our teams discover a bee hive in your tree. As you probably are aware, preservation of hives is an emerging issue, and part of [...]
You'll notice, if you've been an ArborScape plant health care customer for a few years, that our service relies a lot on seasonal timing. For example, if you need your crab-apple trimmed we insist you wait until winter, and if you have an IPS beetle problem, then we'll have to treat for that in March [...]
We get excited about local Colorado companies doing anything technology oriented when it comes to soil. So I want to take a quick look at Cool Planet and later in the post offer more information about biochar what it is and why it could help promote soil health. And while we promote proven types of [...]
Where to Plant Trees to Best Benefit the Urban Landscape You may not be aware but when you plant a tree or just water and maintain the trees you have, you not only add cultural value (appearance, shade for sitting in the yard) to the city, but you also are planting an air cleaner and [...]
There are numerous benefits to planting a tree ranging from environmental to economic benefits. Many people plant trees for logical reasons while others naturally or sub-consciously begin to plant trees on their property without thinking of why. They simply feel it's the natural thing to do. Whether you’ve already decided to plant a tree, or [...]
Last updated April 25, 2019 Updates on Colorado watering restrictions for Summer 2019. Denver Water will have restrictions on outdoor watering starting May 1st and continuing through Oct. 1, 2019. About 4 inches of rain has fallen in the Metro area so far in 2019 - which is [...]
Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 and has traditionally been celebrated the last Friday of April. A testament to beauty, nature and environmental awareness, trees are the lifeblood of our existence so it makes sense to give them a day to celebrate. Especially with kids, who are natural born tree huggers, make sure to [...]
Spring is here and now is a preferred time to plant some trees. Colorado and Parker are hard areas to grow in because of the dry summers and the harsh winters. The fact is, most trees prefer consistency and have a hard time with the extreme weather here in Colorado. Because of this the Colorado Tree [...]
I'd say there is a 75% chance that emerald ash borer is detected within the city and county of Denver over the next three seasons and about a 25% chance it's found this year. Every year the odds go up a little bit and would increase even further if Broomfield and Westminster get hit this [...]
ArborScape, a premier and growing Denver Metro area tree service company, is currently hiring full-time, experienced landscaping and grounds help for the 2019 season. This is a great opportunity for the right person to move into year-round, full-time landscaping work, and pay commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to landscaping candidates who hold a [...]
While the benefits of lawn aeration have been proven in many different parts of the country, it still isn't a practice that is embraced by every lawn care company out there. Reasons that are given include, Lack of demand. Lack of time to schedule and perform the service. Resistance to the true utility ie they [...]
Here are six trends that will impact landscape planning, design and maintenance within the next few years. Experiential landscape design. - Today's landscapes are intentionally installed for living, working and playing and bring together form and function for a quality outdoor experience. Office landscapes continue to be built more frequently to include walking and bicycle paths, [...]
Colorado is not the easiest place for our lawns, plants and trees to flourish on their own. There are a few ways to help, and aeration may be an option available to help rebuild or maintain healthy lawns. Aeration nourishes soil and this will help you achieve a green lawn. We all want the lush, [...]
One week left for winter rates. Spring is almost here and that means 10% off for winter work will go away. The last day to request an estimate and earn a 10% discount is March 20th. For customers who have already taken advantage of this offer, thank you! You save money and there are 10 [...]
Maintaining healthy trees in Colorado weather can be a challenge and Castle Rock has trees worth protecting. One excellent, effective way to keep your trees healthy year round is known as deep root fertilization. Whether you are caring for your homes trees or commercial property trees, this tree fertilization will make the difference in making [...]
With March blowing in like a lion, our thoughts are turning toward the outdoors and any lawn and landscaping projects for the year. I wanted to offer some new ways of looking at your yard, some new products and services that look to be hot for 2019 and perhaps a new way to look at [...]
We recently published an article about how trees get stressed out and what to do to nurse them back to health. However, one of the biggest problems trees have is they aren't the right species for the climate (or micro-climate) that they are planted in. This is probably the biggest factor in controlling the health [...]
Two Common Species Recommended for Dormant Oil Treatments Coming up in in late winter/early spring, many of our Castle Rock clients schedule dormant oil treatment on their aspen or pine trees. Given these are two key species in our area, dormant oil treatments are key in preventing needle scale on pine trees and oystershell scale on [...]
I'll admit. Most of our customers could care less about the difference between the phloem and the cambium or what the abiotic features of a tree are. They just want their tree healthy and looking good. But there are also the tree fanatics. This includes the Arborscape staff, who to an outsider, seem to have [...]
It's the ultimate Colorado dream to stake out 40 acres of land, or maybe 0.4 acres in this market, either in the foothills overlooking the city, somewhere further west or even a ranch in Bennett or Elizabeth. Once you buy that land, it may sit for a while - but eventually you'll need to clear [...]
January 16, 2019 - You can save 10% on tree work when taking advantage of our low cost winter rates. This could save you hundreds of dollars, especially on large tree removals which can range from $1,000 for an average ornamental, to $4,000 for large cottonwoods. On a deal like that 10% off really adds [...]
Trees might not throw a tantrum or get angry when stressed like we do, but they do have ways of showing that they are stressed. It’s a different kind of stress as well. Sort of like when we are hungry and get irritable. With trees it’s that they are thirsty and or hungry, reaching out [...]
Summary: This one is pretty out there and I don't see lasers actually doing much for the tree trimming and tree services world BUT what's a prediction if we aren't wrong. I found myself laughing at myself but enjoy! 1/09/2019 Lasers are a parallel technology that could affect the way a tree service trims and shapes [...]
Winter tree trimming of fruit trees and other species vulnerable to blight such as, crabapple pear peach apple elm hawthorn Trimming of these trees will begin January 2nd and commence through the end of February. No need to wait for us to reach out to you if you have already received a free estimate but [...]
Summary: We wrote this in 2011. While meant to be a different way of looking at how equipment will improve in your tree care, on reviewing this data in 2019, in some ways these things are happening but the widespread adoption is lagging. Tree services have been defined by important developments, such as the bucket [...]
I recently read The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson about the architectural challenges and triumphs of designing and building the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Daniel Burnham was the lead architect but I was fascinated by the eccentric and uncompromising, Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture and the designer of Central Park, [...]
In the market for steady seasonal work with a thriving, growing company? Snowscapes LLC is now hiring for winter snow removal contractors! We have several seasonal spots with flexibility, competitive compensation, and potential room for growth. 1 to 2 snow plow driver positions Hand shovelers (open hiring) Our removal assignments are primarily commercial contracts, and mostly located in SW metro [...]
CBS Denver is predicting heavy, wet snow for the upcoming winter. Are your trees ready for it? Here is how you can tell. Mature trees that haven't been trimmed in more than 4 years might be vulnerable to broken branches. This is especially true for ash and maple trees. When we address a trim [...]
Sometimes, it takes extreme weather events to notice our trees. That becomes easier when high-wind and storms cause branches to fall, twigs to accumulate and trunks to topple. It’s at those times when our trees become more noticeable! While acts of God are an exception rider in our home insurance policies, there are ways to [...]
It can seem impossible to obtain the lush green lawn that your customer desires. No matter what, it ends up looking patchy and unkempt. Here are seven common lawn care mistakes that may be causing these lawn woes. 1. Watering Issues In order to maintain a healthy lawn, the right amount of water must be [...]
Fertilization On warm-season turf-grass species, withhold the first spring nitrogen application until soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are consistently 65° F. I receive questions all the time about applying fertilizer early in the year especially when we have a warm February. Soil temperature data can to obtained by www.georgiaweather.net. This past week (Week of April [...]
If you own an ash tree and live in Colorado, emerald ash borer threatens your tree. Six Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer Try ArborScape's new Emerald Ash Borer cost calculator - a free, straightforward web-based tool for those concerned about managing their ash trees into the future. Click here to try it out! Emerald ash borer is a [...]
Are your trees dying or looking sick? The loss of mature trees can add up to ten of thousands of dollars in losses. ArborScape is a licensed tree spraying company which believes in integrating pest management with a broader program to promote the health of your valuable trees and shrubs. We offer a free estimate [...]
Root stimulator applications encourage tree root development but specifically the fine root hair development. A fall application should limit nitrogen as excessive nitrogen can upset the tree's natural cycle into winter dormancy. The main difference between root stimulator applications and deep root fertilization is that a root stimulator uses little to no iron and nitrogen. In certain situations, [...]
What to do about ring spots on your lawn? This time of year, you may be noticing the development of rings or dollar sized brown spots on your lawn. This is referred to as ring spot or dollar spot and more formally as Necrotic ring spot (NRS). NRS is a disease of lawns that creates dollar-coined-sized or [...]