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Keep Your Newly-Planted Tree Thriving With These Tips

Jun 7, 2020

Many newly-planted trees die within the first two years due to lack of proper care. But it’s easy to help your tree thrive with our top tree care tips.

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Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

May 18, 2020

This iconic tree, native to Colorado, has gorgeous yellow fall foliage but is one of the more difficult trees to grow in your home landscape.

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Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Apr 7, 2020

This beautiful Colorado native tree has blue-green needles and makes a statement in any landscape.

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COVID-19 Update: LAM Tree Service Precautions & Service Update

Apr 3, 2020

We are still open for business under the Governor’s essential services exemption to the stay-at-home order, and performing tree services, fire mitigation, and snow removal. We share the latest details and how that affects you.

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Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Apr 1, 2020

At a Glance Height: 100-150 feet Spread: Up to 60 feet Shape: Pyramidal when young, growing roundish to irregular cylindrical Exposure: Full sun, south-facing. Intolerant of shade Native? Yes Evergreen? Yes Leaves: Yellow-green needles that are 3 to 7 inches long Fruit: Light reddish cones, egg-shaped Firewise? Yes, fire-resistant because of thick bark, loss of…

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Helping Trees Survive Winter in Colorado

Jan 17, 2020

As you know if you’ve lived in Colorado for any length of time, winter does not generally harm trees. It’s a natural part of life here, and the trees, plants, and wildlife all adapt (as do we). However, there are times where snow, ice, or winds from winter storms cause damage, and in those cases, there are things that you can do to help your trees.

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How to Prevent Winter Rodent Damage to Your Trees

Dec 16, 2019

Voles, gophers, rabbits, and squirrels can damage or even kill trees during the winter. See our recommendations for how to keep your trees safe from rodent damage this winter.

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Considering DIY Tree Removal or Pruning?

Nov 18, 2019

If you want to do large tree pruning or removal yourself, here are the questions to answer before starting. DIY tree work is dangerous – be safe by knowing the risks and understanding the training, equipment, and specialized tools that go into doing it safely and properly.

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conifers in the fog in the Colorado Front Range near Evergreen, CO

Great Conifers For Your Colorado Front Range Property

Sep 26, 2019

The evergreen trees we recommend are hardy in our part of Colorado, are dense enough to create a privacy screen or windbreak, and require little supplemental care. Most are native to Colorado, can tolerate drier conditions and are appropriate for use in areas where wildfires are a concern.

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aspen trees in autumn

Aspen Trees: Common Problems & What To Do

Aug 27, 2019

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.

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