The LAM Tree Blog

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Helping Trees Survive Winter in Colorado

Dec 10, 2024

Heavy snow loads and ice can damage trees during the Colorado winter. Learn how to prevent and treat storm damage to trees and shrubs with winter tree care tips.

How to Protect Your Colorado Landscape from Spider Mites

Nov 11, 2024

Spider mites are common and destructive pests in Colorado yards, including on trees of all kinds. Learn how to identify these tiny arachnids and control them before they kill your plants.

Aspen Trees: Common Problems & What To Do

Oct 25, 2024

Although Colorado’s aspen trees are beautiful, they’re also prone to a host of aspen tree problems. Thankfully, most are preventable or treatable – especially if you address the #1 issue nearly all aspens in our area face.

Common Sense Defensible Spaces: Protect Your Home from Wildfires

Aug 26, 2024

Your guide to common sense defensible spaces around your home. Learn how to protect your mountain home from wildfires with expert advice from LAM Tree Service.

Great Plants for Firewise Landscapes in the Colorado Foothills

Jul 23, 2024

Discover the top plants for firewise landscapes in the Colorado Foothills. Protect your home from wildfire while maintaining a beautiful, low-maintenance yard.

How to Prepare for Tree Removal

Jun 25, 2024

If you’ve scheduled tree removal service, you may be wondering “What now?” Read our quick guide describing the steps you can take to make the removal process fast and efficient.

What to Do if Your Tree is Leaning

Mar 28, 2024

Leaning trees could either be completely acceptable, or a hazard waiting to happen. Don’t know how to tell the difference? Let us show you.

The Best Soil Types for Thriving Trees in the Colorado Front Range

Feb 29, 2024

Dig into the soils of the Front Range, exploring what makes “good” soil for our local trees, and what you can do if your soil is less than ideal.

The Best Plants to Restore Your Landscape After a Wildfire in Colorado

Dec 15, 2023

Learn which plants are best for restoring our uniquely beautiful Colorado landscapes post-wildfire. By focusing on native plants and understanding the new environmental dynamics, we can turn a scene of devastation into an opportunity for ecological renewal and resilience.

Planting Native Trees and Plants in Colorado

Nov 14, 2023

Discover the untapped benefits of planting native trees and plants in the Colorado Front Range, from enhancing your surroundings to supporting the local ecosystem.

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