Nevada Tree Service

Spruce up your yard to help your house's appeal!

2011-02-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Did you happen to catch the news where they talked about how since the housing market has slowed down a lot of homeowners are improving their homes. Why not take a look at your yard and see what you can improve? If you have a nice home, a nice yard adds to the value and curb appeal! We can help you decide what would work best for you and also stay within you budget!

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Many types of trees diseases and bugs easy to overlook! Free estimate!

2011-02-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

There are all types of diseases and insects and moths that can damage your trees. Most times you will not even know they are there. Having an assessment done on your trees and shrubs could save you not only money but also your trees and shrubs! We even will come out take a look and provide a free estimate!

This larva that you may overlook will lead to full grown moth...which will in turn feed on your trees and shrubs!

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Another great client testimonial! Nevada Tree Does Great Work!

2011-01-29T08:56:00.001-08:00

What are clients are saying? "I had another service come by and he chopped my palm tree and then left the leaves and bark in the street! When asked what to do with them - he said "Oh the trash guy will pick up!" Well they did not until I bundled them and cut them up myself! Nevada Tree does an excellent job and CLEANS up afterward!"

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Customer Testimonials! Nevada Tree is here for you!

2011-01-24T10:17:00.001-08:00

We have several satisfied customers - "They did a great job! Quick, efficient, and cleaned up after the services well! I have several varieties of trees and all were taken care of. PLUS they really listened to what I wanted, asked for a little more to be taken off a tree and they did! Would use again!"

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Is your "Newbie" tree exhibiting some problems?

2011-01-20T08:27:00.000-08:00

Our weather here in Las Vegas has been up and down! Some of your younger trees (just like children) need extra care! Call us if you notice anything unusual such as "cracking bark" or brown leaves or bare patches or parts of your tree that is brown with the rest being green!

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Tip on how you can help your trees weather the winter!

2011-01-19T05:02:00.000-08:00

So surprise...winter or at least our version of it is not over! A tip for your trees to weather this chilly weather. Now is a great time for you to use some organic mulch, and this includes leaves, grass clippings and incorporate into the soil! This will include much added nutrition and will cut down on the number of disease spores that can affect the new growth of your trees in the spring.

Of course we can always come out and for no charge take a look at your soil and let you know needs to be done!

Keeping your trees safe..from wildlife chewers!

2011-01-18T10:24:00.000-08:00

Okay so maybe we do not have wild deer wandering around chewing on the bark of palm trees...but we do have other various wildlife..so if you have an overzealous canine chewer or maybe prairie dogs etc...we can install plastic tree guards! http://www.nevadatree.com

Bug Infestations is not good for trees!! We can help!

2011-01-14T10:40:00.000-08:00

Some of the damage that some bugs can do...but really is there anything good that a bug can do to your trees?? These nasty little buggers will defoliate your pine trees!! UGH - BAD Sawfly Caterpillars! We can take a look at your trees and let you know if you have any impending infestations!! Now during the winter is a great time...hint..they are sleeping!!

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Winter Pruning can keep your trees healthy! Diseases and Insects dormant!

2011-01-06T10:12:00.000-08:00

Winter pruning of your trees and shrubs is an important part of maintaining a healthy and well maintained landscape! Did you know that during the winter months diseases and insects that may infect trees are dormant..."sleeping for the winter!" Pest like these!! Call us for your "Free Estimate" - 702-433-4700

New Year - New Tree for your yard! Live Oak Tree!

2010-12-27T08:14:00.000-08:00

New Year – New Trees! Generations will be able to enjoy this wonderful tree! The live oak makes a colorful, useful edition to any yard! It is a good shade tree and can be quite ornamental! Keep in mind this tree will grow to about 90 ft. high and about 100ft wide. Plant in a place with room to grow! Some tree maintenance is involved. The “Quercus virginina” needs to be trimmed regularly and be shaped in a ball, canopy or square. Call us for planting, maintaining needs.

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Tips for keeping your home safe with live Christmas Trees!

2010-12-20T05:24:00.000-08:00

When a Christmas tree is cut, over half of its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your displayed trees. Below are a number of tips relating to the care of displayed trees:
1. Displaying trees in water in a traditional reservoir type stand is the most effective way of maintaining their freshness and minimizing needle loss problems.
2. Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don't cut the trunk at an angle, or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree.
3. Once home, place the tree in warm water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water. Don't bruise the cut surface or get it dirty.
4. To display the trees indoors, use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. As a general rule, stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter. Devices are available that help maintain a constant water level in the stand.
5. Use a stand that fits your tree. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed.
6. Keep displayed trees away from sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day.
7. The temperature of the water used to fill the stand is not important and does not affect water uptake
. 8. Check the stand daily to make sure that the level of water does not go below the base of the tree. With many stands, there can still be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.
9. Drilling a hole in the base of the trunk does not improve water uptake.
10. Use of lights that produce low heat, such as miniature lights, will reduce drying of the tree.
11. Always inspect light sets prior to placing them on the tree. If worn, replace with a new set.
12. Do not overload electrical circuits.
13. Always turn off the tree lights when leaving the house or when going to bed.
14. Monitor the tree for freshness. After Christmas or if the tree is dry, remove it from the house.
15. Go to www.realchristmastrees.org and type in your ZIP code to find a recycling program near you.
16. Never burn any part of a Christmas tree in a wood stove or fireplace.

Prepared by Dr. Gary Chastagner and Dr. Eric Hinesley
Edited by the Scientific Research Committee of the National Christmas Tree Association

Want a BLOOM of color for your yard?? You can plant now and enjoy in spring!

2010-12-16T05:29:00.000-08:00

* Pest and disease resistant

* Highly drought tolerant

Spectacular blooms last from spring until fall!

One of the hardiest Crape Myrtles available. Resists mildew, disease and insects.

Some of the brightest red blooms of any tree... typically lasting a full 120 days… from spring to fall.

Crape Myrtles are excellent specimen trees, as well as natural privacy barriers. Many customers choose to line their driveways with this stunning tree.

Others use them as attractive focal points at the corners of their foundation plantings. Also an exceptional choice to plant in groupings at the corners of your property.

The Dynamite Crape Myrtle Tree can be planted any time of year and we will help you order and plant so your yard can be blooming with color!

Tips, thoughts and ideas for decorating your yard for the holidays!

2010-12-11T10:14:00.001-08:00

Thinking about decorating your yard? "An important thing to keep in mind is the electric bill that will come with using a lot of lights. Sometimes smaller is better. If the yard is too cluttered, things will be missed. Use a good design and chose something to be the focus of the decorations. Lay out things on paper fir...st to see if you like the way they will look. You might even take a photo of the front of your house, print it out and play with scale drawings of the decorations you want to use to see if you’ll like it."

Selecting a Christmas Tree - A safety tip!!

2010-12-06T05:12:00.000-08:00

Selecting a Tree for the Holiday!
Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing ...the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard!!

For any and all questions please call or take a look at:
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You can damage your maple trees! Not fatal but dangerous!

2010-11-30T21:59:00.000-08:00

Did you know that you can damage your maple tree? By trimming yourself they can “bleed!” What is this? When Maples are trimmed or damaged during their dormant season (no leaves on the tree) they will often 'bleed' by dripping sap. This is more alarming to watch than it is to the tree. As leaves come on in spring th...e 'bleeding' will cease. Even though this sort of bleeding hasn't been shown to harm Maples, this annoyance is one reason that Maples are often trimmed while they are in 'full leaf' so this dripping does not occur!

Spring Planting Guide! Very Useful Information...

2010-11-30T05:04:00.000-08:00

Not to early to think about what you are planning on planting this Spring! Take a look at the table below and please give us a call is you have any questions! Enjoy! 702-433-4700

Common Name Scientific Name
Height (feet)
Growth
Rate Longevity
Water
Needs Uses in the Landscape
Grass

Alkali Sacaton Sporobolus airoides 3 Mod Mod Low H, D, E
Indian Rice Grass Achnatherum hymenoides 2 Mod Short Low D, W, H
GROUNDCOVER
Anemopsis Anemopsis californica 1 Mod Long High N, M
Desert Carpet Acacia Acacia redolens 2 Fast Short Low E, D, EG
SMALL ORNAMENTAL
Bi-Color Penstemon Penstemon Bicolor 3 Mod Short Low W, C
Desert Marigold Baileya mulitradiata 2 Slow Short Mod C
Flax Linum lewisii 2 Mod Short Mod C, D, L, E, W
Globe Mallow Sphaeralcea ambigua 4 Fast Short Low N, C, D, M
Green Indian Tea Ephedra viridis 3 Slow Long Low H, D
Horsetail Equisetum hyemale 4 Fast Long High EG, E
Indian Tea Ephedra nevadensis 5 Mod Short Low H, W
Mojave Woodyaster Xylorhiza tortifolia 2 Fast Low C
Mountain Rush Juncus balticus 1 to 3 Fast Mod High H
Palmer's Penstemon Penstemon palmerii 4 Mod Short Low W, C
VINE
Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans 40 Fast Long Low L, W, D, C
CACTUS
Beavertail Cactus Opuntia basilaris 1 Slow Long Low N
SHRUBS
Apache Plume Fallugia paradoxa 6 Mod Long Low E, N, D,C, EG
Bladdersenna Colutea arborescens 8 Fast Long Low W, D, E, H
Burrobrush Hymenoclea salsola 3 to 8 Fast Short Low N, H, D
Bursage Ambrosia dumosa 2 Fast Short Low N, H, D
Caragana or Siberian Pea Shrub Caragana arborescens 10 Fast Mod Low E, S, D, L, W
Caragana Pygmy Variety Caragana Pygmaea 3 Mod Mod Low E, S, D, L, W
Centennial Broom Baccharis 'Centennial' 3 Fast Long Low EG
Cotoneaster Cotoneaster acutifolius 10 Fast Mod Low E, S, D, M, W
Creosote Larrea tridentata 6 Slow Long Low EG, N, S, W
Desert Broom Baccharis sarothroides 7 Mod Short Low E, N, H, D
Desert Princeplume Stanleya pinnata 5 Fast Short Low C
Emory Baccharis Baccharis emoryi 12 Fast Mod Mod H, N, W
Euonymus Euonymus japonica 6 Mod Long Mod E, S, EG, L, W

E- Erosion Control, N- Native, D- Drought Tolerant, C- Color, W- Wildlife, H- High Salt Tolerance, M- Moderate Salt Tolerance, L- Low Salt
Tolerance, EG- Evergreen, S- Wind Screen

For other related topics please visit - http://forestry.nv.gov/ndf-state-forest-nurseries/las-vegas-state-tree-nursery/

What happens to your tree during winter??

2010-11-29T04:51:00.000-08:00

It may seem like your tree is inactive during the winter months. However much like your care they need to winterized! The fact is they continue to regulate their metabolism and only slow down some physiological activities. This decrease in photosynthesis and transpiration begins a tree's dormant phase. Trees still continue to slowly grow roots, respire and take in water and nutrients. Winter is a difficult time for a tree.Call us for a free estimate on how to keep your trees healthy and safe for the winter!

The tree pictured is a 'Winter King' Green Hawthorne gets its name from the outstanding profusion of winter-persistent red berries.

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Tips and information on what/how to burn real wood in your home

2010-11-26T05:33:00.000-08:00

Now that the fall chill is in the air..nothing can create a warm filled environment like a real fire burning in the fireplace. Keep in mind that this is not an efficient way to heat your home!

We do have firewood for sale and there a just a few things to keep in mind when looking for wood:

Quality

"The quality of the wood depends upon many factors, including what kind of tree it comes from and how long it has aged. Different types of wood have different characteristics, including amount of heat, length of burn time, aroma, smoking and sparking. There are many types of trees, and therefore many different woods. Some of the top woods for burning are: Apple, Ash, Beech, Birch Cedar, Cherry, Hazel, Holly, Hornbeam, Larch, Laurel, Maple, Oak, Pear, Pine, Plum, Thorn, Walnut and Yew. The woods from fruit trees, such as Cherry, Apple, and Plum tend to be the most pleasant smelling.

Please also have a screen in place so no sparks fly out and cause damage!

Also ask if the wood is seasoned! If it is green it will smolder and will not burn as nicely! And it might just be smokey!

Price

"In order to comparison shop for wood, it is important to understand a few terms. Find out is the price is based on a cord, face cord, pickup truckload or some other amount. The manner in which the wood is stacked, what kind of truck is used and how the truck is loaded are all important to know when comparing quantity.

Cord: A stack approximately four feet high, four feet deep, and eight feet long.

Face Cord: A less precise standard measurement then the Cord. It usually means a stack equal in height and length but will less depth compared to a standard Cord."

Delivery
When shopping for firewood, ask if the price includes delivery and stacking. How the firewood is cut and stacked is important, Proper storage of the wood ensures that the wood will continue to season properly. Do not cover the stacked wood with a canopy, it causes the condensation to remain in the wood.

Enjoy your fireplace and remember always open the chute!

How can Topping off a Tree be harmful??

2010-11-18T08:15:00.000-08:00

What is topping a tree?

Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches to stubs or lateral branches that are not large enough to assume the terminal role. Other names for topping including “heading,” “tipping,” “hat-racking,” and “rounding over.”

Topping is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known. It is usually done to reduce the size of a tree. Often, homeowners top their trees because they feel that they have become too large for their property and are a hazard. However, topping will make a tree more hazardous in the long term and is very harmful to the health of a tree.

Tree on the top has been topped off! Look at the difference. If you need to have your trees trimmed call a Professional!

Interesting Tree Fact..stoutest tree in the world!

2010-11-06T09:42:00.000-07:00

What is the stoutest tree in the world? Well it used to be the African Baobab “Adansonia digitia: 15.9 cm (52 ft.), Glecoa Baobab which as measured near the ground and is located in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Unfortunately the tree split up in November 2009.

Ready for Planting? Need new trees! Call us for the best advice..

2010-10-14T10:51:00.000-07:00

Now is the time for planting...if you want to plant trees, give us a call. We will be happy to answer any question and discuss your options. For example, what trees grow the fastest? What type of tree would be best planted around a pool? What
type of tree requires the least amount of water and maintenance, especially for the Las Vegas Valley!

A little about us...Nevada Tree!

2010-10-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

Want a Hot Fall Tree Tip??

2010-10-05T20:38:00.000-07:00

Hot Fall Tree Tip!

Remove leaves or shall we say rake them as they fall! Removing leaves ensures that plants covered can receive enough water and light! Plus no pesky insects can live there and damage your trees.

Dare to take care of your trees with the best! Nevada Tree Service!

2010-09-30T05:12:00.000-07:00

Do not rely solely on pricing! Just like a cosmetic service gone wrong..if your trees are not taken care of properly they can suffer irreversible damage! That Nevada Tree Service is GOOD at what we do and that we have HAPPY customers who continue year after year to call us back. We can be trusted and do what we tell you we will do. Dare to take care of your trees with the best!

Butterfly Weed Flowers add beauty to your garden!!

2010-09-29T09:27:00.000-07:00

Looking for some extra colorful flowers for your yard?? Try planting the popular Butterfly Weed. Now is the time for planting, and this hardy flower will bloom next summer and bring beautiful orange glorious foliage!! Asking only sun and plenty of it, Butterfly Weed laughs at heat and drought, survives winter unscathed, and is long-lived.

Have you seen this tree?? Needs help!

2010-09-26T19:54:00.000-07:00

HELP!!! This tree really needs the services of Nevada Tree Service! What do you think?? Yikes...

Don't let your tree become infected!

2010-09-20T21:43:00.000-07:00

Did you know that fungus and disease can be spread between trees/bushes. To many people (including landscapers and gardners) don't know that this can spread due to infected equipment. Make sure your equipment is properly sterilized. Don't let this happen!

One of the most common tree problems in Las Vegas!

2010-09-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

Common tree problems in Las Vegas!

Another problem is improper trimming…Over trimming (such as Pines) and under trimming trees (such as mesquite and peppers). Once you cut a pine tree limb it will NEVER grow back. Trees such as mesquite and peppers grow extremely fast and need more extensive trimming! Keep you trees healthy and they will support you and sustain the earth!

(a healthy trimmed tree!)

Planning on storing your seeds for next year? How?

2010-09-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

The change of seasons is right around the corner! Are you planning on maybe starting a garden next spring or you might have some spectacular flowers that you would like to pass on. How do you store seeds?

First of all make sure that they are stored in an airtight glass container. Baby jars, small cosmetic jars that seal airtight are great! You can even decorate them and give them away to your friends who garden. If you plan on storing the seeds long term make sure that the glass is truly airtight! Cut your own gaskets out of food wrap, discarded balloons or inner tubes. A gasket should fit like a doughnut over the jar rim, yet sized to allow the lid to seal itself properly without interfering with the threads.

Remember moisture of any type can produce mildew which will severely affect their viability! Good luck and happy gardening!

What is a root bound tree? Why should you avoid this?

2010-09-09T20:01:00.000-07:00

What are some of the prominent problems with trees?

Trees that are root bound. Growers plant seedlings in buckets and the roots grow “round and round” in the bucket. The landscaper should work with these roots to get them to grow out…. However, a lot of landscapers just put them in the dirt the exact way they came out of the bucket….

Causing root bound trees. Root bound trees will fall over when they get larger because the root system isn’t strong enough to manage the weight of the tree and the strong Nevada winds.

Fall Allergies?? This bad boy could be part of the problem! Tumbleweeds!

2010-09-08T05:56:00.000-07:00

What Causes Fall Allergies? The good old....Weed pollen is the main cause of seasonal allergy in the late summer and early fall. Depending on the area of North America, these weeds include ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed (Russian thistle) and cocklebur....In some areas of the world, some trees can pollinate in the fall as well.

One of the largest trees in the world! General Sherman!

2010-09-06T10:26:00.001-07:00

Did you know One of the tallest soft wood trees is the General Sherman, a giant redwood sequoia of California.

General Sherman is about 275 ft or 84 m high with a girth of 25 ft or 8 m.!! Awesome!!

Five tips on how to care for your trees!

2010-09-02T22:41:00.000-07:00

Trees are beautiful and great! Without them we would be in trouble! 5 tips to care for your trees! Enough water, don’t turn the water down in the winter, regular & proper
trimming, and winter is a good time fertilize!

What you need to keep in mind for the upcoming weather change!

2010-09-01T20:54:00.000-07:00

What is important to know about your trees with the upcoming weather
change?

People tend to turn the water down too much in the winter thus, producing poor leaf quality in the summer. So, turn the water down a little but not too much!

Hair can grow back so can trees! But why go there? No bad cuts with us!

2010-08-31T05:18:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been to the hair salon and they cut off to much? Like hair trees will go back. BUT Nevada Tree Service is GOOD at what they do and that we have HAPPY
customers who continue year after year to call us back. We can be
trusted and do what we tell you we will do. So no bad tree cuts with us!

Why do the leaves change color?? Now I remember!!

2010-08-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

Why do the leaves change color?

Trees are a natural food factory. The water from the ground is soaked up by the roots and then carbon dioxide is taken from the air. Plants and trees use sunlight and water to turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. This is all part of the process of photosynthesis which means “putting together with light.” Add to this the chemical Chlorophyll and that is what makes a leaf or plant green.

As the days grow shorter the sunlight decreases and there is not enough water or light for the process of photosynthesis to occur. This means that the trees rest and live off the food they stored during the summer. The green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. As the green fades that is why you see the bright reds and yellows of fall.

Invasion of the Aphids!! Damage alert!

2010-08-13T05:17:00.000-07:00

Here is one of over 20 insect pests that contribute to health decline and death of many of the trees in the United States. They cause major tree health problems and death. These insects are the cause of significant replacement expense of yard trees and the commercial expense of future losses of forest products.

Leaf-feeding aphids are usually not damaging but large populations cause leaf changes and stunting of shoots. Aphids also produce large quantities of a sticky exudate known as honeydew, which often turns black with the growth of a sooty mold fungus. Some aphid species inject a toxin into plants, which further distorts growth. So if you see one or even suspect these pests are around call us!

Here are some examples of the damage aphids can do and what they look like close up!

Planning on adding a tree? Some questions you should ask!

2010-08-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

If you are planning on re-doing your landscape or maybe adding to your current yard…consider adding a tree! Trees will provide a variety of enhancements to your home; however here are some items to take into consideration.

Height – how large will the tree be?

Canopy Spread – just like it sounds, how wide will the tree grow?

Will the tree lose it leaves in the winter?

Form or shape when fully grown? Several varieties such as columnar, round, and V-shaped are available.

What are the soil and sun requirements?

Fruit tree? Beautiful but we have all seen the messy sidewalks!

For any more questions call us and we will help!

Looking for a hardy colorful tree? Consider the Desert Willow!

2010-07-21T20:21:00.001-07:00

Large trees are beautiful and provide plenty of shade! However due to the size of yards and planting space..consider a smaller tree! The Desert Willow is airy and its foliage casts a light shade making the space around its base suitable for many other plants! This tree does well in the desert and does not need alot of water to survive. HARDY!!

Call us for more information on how to add this tree to your yard!

Great Pics of Great Trees!!!

2010-07-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

The beauty of trees! Enjoy!

Symptoms that your tree is not feeling well!! Catch in time!

2010-07-08T05:08:00.000-07:00

Step 2 of the checklist for your trees..examine trunk and branches. Is the bark injured? This could be caused by mowers, animals or girding wire. Insect activity? Holes, chewing activity or tunnels? Has your tree been damaged by the elements? Hail, ice and wind can all cause damage. If you see this type of damage give us a... call. It is less expensive to treat atree than to remove a tree!

Check for any sticky wet substance oozing from the bark? This could be a sign of infection. Look for decay or hollowing of the truck. Fungal corks portruding? Do cross sections of twigs and look for brown or green streaks if you see this may indicate infection by vascular wilt fungus! Most of these can be cured if treated in time!

A quick checklist for your tree's leaves! Common health problems and what they look like

2010-07-06T05:13:00.001-07:00

Things to look for on your trees leaves..holes or ragged edges, any type of brown spots, abnormally discolored (yello, light green, brown, black), Any spots or bumps? Have the leaves fallen off prematurely? Are the leaves deformed? Do you see insect or mites on the trees? If you see any of these signs call us, we ...can help. Do no wait until it spreads. Have a great Tuesday!!

Fourth of July Safety Tips for at home fun!!

2010-07-01T20:47:00.000-07:00

4th of July is coming up!! Nothing better than family time and fireworks! If you are celebrating at home..here are some safety tips to follow..

http://www.kentucky.com/2010/06/30/1329900/briefs-fire-department-offers.html

Tress help the environment! How you can help...

2010-06-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

Trees are an integral part of the quality of life on earth! They provide shade, homes for all types of animals and insects and help with the elimination of greenhouse gases. In fact one tree can produce about 260 pounds of oxygen per year. So call us if you need help planting one or if you would like to donate to a great cause here is a link to help plant a tree in the rainforest! They also absorb gases such as nitrogen oxide and ammonia and trap unhealthy particulates from our air in their leaves and bark.

You can plant a tree in your yard. Call us for help with your trees or you can donate to a great cause! Fifty trees for $50!

http://plantabillion.org/

An important landscaping tip to keep in mind for your trees!

2010-06-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

If you decide to be drought friendly in your landscaping..please keep in mind that if you replace the grass around your trees and replace with rock adjust your watering schedule! Keep an eye on your tree because rocks does not have the same irrigational properties.

For coupons and rebates and more information go to:

http://www.lvvwd.com/conservation/ws_rebates.html

What does leaf scorching look like?

2010-06-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

Keep an eye on your trees. In the desert leaf scorch can happen. What to look for? A browning of plant tissues,
including leaf margins and tips, and yellowing or darkening of veins
which may lead to eventual wilting and abscission of the leaf. Just like in the photo! The damage can be reversed if caught in time. Call us for help!

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Informative and Fun! Desert Foliage and trees and wildlife..where?

2010-06-12T08:09:00.000-07:00

If you are a newcomer to the Las Vegas Valley or maybe you have run out of activities to enjoy with your family. A full day of fun is right around the corner! The Las Vegas Springs Preserve will provide hours of fun! Stroll through the garden paths and keep an eye out for what types of foliage and trees do well in the desert. Take notes and if you see a tree or cactus you like feel free to call us.

Have a nice lunch on the patio at The Springs Cage by Wolfgang Puck!

Keep your eyes out for the natural wildlife that calls the Preserve home.
http://www.springspreserve.org/

Weeds..we all have them! What you can do!

2010-06-01T20:54:00.001-07:00

Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a native, warm-weather annual found throughout North America, usually in sunny sites. It can crowd out garden plants, plus ragweed pollen causes hay fever. Learn to recognize the deeply cut leaves, and pull young plants from moist soil or spray them with an organic herbicide containing acetic acid or clove oil. Seedlings also can be cultivated into submission with a sharp hoe. Mature plants produce slender upright flower spikes that resemble candelabras. Use pruning loppers when cutting down older plants to reduce reseeding.

Weed Control Techniques

Pulling. Most young weeds can be pulled from the soil. They will slide out most easily if you pull them when the soil is wet. Getting the root up is crucial, so think of the main stem as the root's handle, and grasp it as close to the soil line as you can. If you find that the weeds are breaking off at the crown as you pull, slip a kitchen fork, dandelion weeder, or similar tool under the weed, and pry and twist as you pull it up. Weeds that have taproots, such as dandelion and plantain, usually must be pried out. A flexible pair of waterproof gloves will keep your hands comfortable as you weed, and it's good to have a nice sitting pad, too. Let pulled weeds bake in the sun for a day or so before composting them. If pulled weeds are holding mature seeds, compost them separately in a hot, moist pile before using this compost in the garden.

Organic herbicides. There are several herbicides made from natural ingredients. Those that contain clove oil (eugenol) give the best control of young broadleaf weeds. Products containing acetic acid, often in combination with citric acid, do a good job on young grasses. Some products contain both clove oil and acetic acid, so they are useful for a broad variety of weeds. Soap-based herbicides dehydrate leaves by cutting through their protective layer of cutin. All of these types of organic herbicides work best on young weeds and pose only a temporary setback to well-rooted perennial weeds. To minimize damage to neighboring plants, spray only in dry, still weather. To maximize effectiveness, spray young weeds when temperatures are above 70 degrees F and the sun is shining brightly. Be aware that repeated applications of a product containing acetic acid (which is very strong vinegar) can lower the soil's pH, making it more acidic.

Cultivating. Slicing and dicing weeds with a hoe works best when the soil is relatively dry, and the same goes for cultivating with a tiller. With their tops mangled and roots cut, most young weeds will quickly shrivel up and die. Be careful to cultivate only the top inch or two of soil or you may injure nearby garden plant roots and drag new weed seeds to the surface. A sharp hoe works much better than a dull one, so refresh the edge on your hoe with a steel file between weeding sessions. After using either a hoe or tiller to cultivate weeds, go back the next day to nip out any survivors. When battling perennial weeds, you can weaken the plants by chopping them down with a sharp hoe, but it's best to combine hoeing with digging to achieve good control. Never use a tiller in soil that is infested with bindweed, quackgrass, or other weeds that regrow from small pieces of root; they are easily spread by rototilling.

Reducing reseeding. Most weeds reproduce primarily from seeds, and the seeds of some weeds can remain viable when buried in the soil for decades. So it's essential to keep weeds from shedding seeds in the garden. Garden weeds that are neglected until they reach seed-bearing age can be lopped off near the soil line with pruning shears, a stout knife, or a string trimmer with a blade attachment. Cutting back perennial weeds again and again not only reduces reseeding, it also forces the plants to use up food reserves stored in their roots. In a garden that has gone hopelessly weedy, mowing it down promptly, raking out the seed-bearing debris, and starting over next year is a big step in the right direction. Mowing regularly helps keep weeds under control in lawns. When mowing lawns where seed-bearing weeds are present, collect the clippings in a bagger and dispose of them in a shady place.

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Diseases in Trees? Transmittable? YES!!

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There are many type of diseases that can affect your trees. However one of the most common afflictions is entirely preventable.

1. If a tree is pruned and has a certain type of fungus or parasite and the tools are not cleaned properly. Guess what?? Yes these diseases are transmittable. So even if the affected tree is hundreds of miles away or even blocks, if the same tools are used your trees and shrubbery can become infected.

And keep in mind that unlike going to your regular Doctor and receiving medication it is not so easy to cure trees once infected. The disease can stay in their systems for a long time and eventually kill them. Then you not only have a blight upon your landscape, this tree will have to be removed or your property can become damaged.

This is why it is very important to use a licensed bonded and knowledgeable consulting arborist. We will take the utmost care in protecting your trees!

A little tree humor to brighten your day!

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A state trooper pulls over a car on a lonely back road and approaches the driver. "Sir, is there a reason you're weaving all over the road?"

The driver replies, "Oh officer, thank goodness you're here! I almost had an accident. I looked up and there was a tree right in front of me. I swerved to the left and there was another tree in front of me. I swerved to the right and there was another tree in front of me!"

Reaching through the side window to the rearview mirror, the officer says, "Sir, that's your air freshener."

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TREE HEALTH and INSPECTION:

There are reasons to be concerned about the health and stability of trees close to dwellings and recreation areas. Large or unstable trees could fall and potentially do damage to their surroundings. Nevada is known for its strong winds and resulting tree damage. It pays to maintain your trees before they cause damage. We can inspect the overall health of your trees and spot potential hazards or possible structural weakness which may cause infection or the spread of tree disease.
TREE TRIMMING and TREE PRUNING:

The removal of twigs or branches from a tree is the most common tree care procedure. Tree trimming is necessary to shape trees for better balance, appearance, and proper growth. Regular maintenance and trimming is necessary for the continuing health of a tree. Correct pruning techniques also improve insect and disease prevention.
TREE TRIMMING and TREE PRUNING:

The removal of twigs or branches from a tree is the most common tree care procedure. Tree trimming is necessary to shape trees for better balance, appearance, and proper growth. Regular maintenance and trimming is necessary for the continuing health of a tree. Correct pruning techniques also improve insect and disease prevention.

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Weed Control Techniques

Diseases in Trees? Transmittable? YES!!

A little tree humor to brighten your day!

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