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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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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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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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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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How Spring Weather Affects Treatment Timing For Weeds, Insect Pests & Tree Diseases

May 23, 2019

Have you ever wondered why weeds, bugs, and plant diseases seem to appear earlier some years but much later other years? Unlike holidays and birthdays, the emergence of weeds and insect populations isn’t determined by a date on your calendar. Instead, timing is based on a combination of factors, with spring weather conditions being the most important.

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Protect Your Trees During Construction or Landscaping Projects

Apr 22, 2019

If you’re planning a landscaping, construction or home improvement project this year, take these steps to protect your valuable trees before finalizing project plans.

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Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Nov 29, 2018

Douglas-fir is a common evergreen tree here in Colorado. Sporting 1-inch needles, extremely thick and furrowed bark, and distinctive cones, mature trees can reach over 100 feet in height and are typically found at elevations between 6,000 and 9,500 feet. Despite its name, Douglas-fir isn’t a fir tree at all. While it shares many of…

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Five Best Colorado Trees for Small Spaces

May 23, 2018

As property sizes continue to shrink, customers ask us more often about which smaller trees or shrubs to plant. Even on larger properties, there are spaces where a more petite or narrow tree would be best. We suggest you try one (or more!) of these five Colorado trees for small spaces in your landscape.

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Scale Insects: Oystershell, Pine Needle & Striped Pine Scale

Apr 25, 2018

Scale insects can be extremely damaging to trees and shrubs in the Evergreen, CO region, causing leaf/needle discoloration, defoliation, stunted growth, limb dieback, vulnerability to other pests and diseases, and even plant death. Here’s how to identify scale insects, as well as treatment options and timing.

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Eight Benefits of Trees in Your Foothills Landscape

Apr 19, 2018

Trees have many benefits beyond just looking nice. They reduce stress, clean the air, provide privacy and even save you money! Learn about the benefits to planting trees in your Denver foothills landscape.

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