There is something about trimming trees. It is one of those chores that we know we need to schedule, but we find lots of other activities to fill the days and months. It is also a perfect chore to assign to the experts. Depending on the size of the trees to be cut or the location of the branches that need thinning or removal, it can be a dangerous chore indeed.

Woodpeckers are often blamed for tree damage. It seems a reasonable conclusion to draw: last year the tree was lovely, a woodpecker or two came along and drilled their tell-tale holes in aligned succession, and suddenly the tree is not looking so great. Must be that woodpecker! Actually, it probably is not.

In this video, a demonstration of one method of annual planting that reduces weed growth in between plants and makes maintenance easier throughout the annual growing season.

A great feature of our yards is the ability to transform with the seasons giving us an exciting splash of changing color and adding interest into what would otherwise be a predictable yard. Perennials are a key component to a yard that changes color over throughout the seasons. Evergreens are also a key component to giving some stability to the look of our landscaping throughout the year. Annuals will bring the bright, exciting summer-time color to our landscapes and give us the ability to control the color layout each year. Plantings are an exciting component to our landscaping and they give us the chance to decorate our outdoors with our choice colors.

Trees and plants are subject to disturbances both above the ground and below the ground. Roots are the integral base of any plant and tree and are fragile. Excessive disturbance of the roots of any plant can cause signs of stress or even death. Whenever excavating or digging in your yard, keep this in mind. The roots of your trees can generally extend the width of the canopies that they provide.