What happens to your tree during winter??

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

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??

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!

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..

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!

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Want a Hot Fall Tree Tip??

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.