Signs of spruce budworm infestation on a tree in Evergreen, Colorado.

How to Identify & Get Rid of Spruce Budworms

Spruce budworms can cause serious damage. Identify and manage them early to save your trees & avoid further infestation. Here’s how you can get rid of them.

Pink spring blossoms appear on a spring-flowering tree in Colorado.

Spring Tree Care Tips for the Denver Front Range

Spring officially begins in March but here in the Denver Front Range region, we know that spring doesn’t really arrive until much later! Still, March and April are a good time to plan ahead for your spring tree care to ensure you’ll have healthy trees all year round. Here are our tips for taking care…

Preventing Road Salt Damage To Your Plants & Pets

Do your shrubs or trees ever show signs of salt damage in the spring? On evergreens, this can appear as the browning of needles, on leafy plants it manifests as burnt or singed-looking leaves. But there are things you can do to prevent salt damage without losing your footing on icy roads and walkways.

a variety of colors of fall trees in Colorado

Fall Tree Care Tips for the Denver Front Range

Learn how to protect your trees and landscape as winter approaches, including what to do now, what to avoid, and what to leave until later.

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Summer Tree Care Tips

Proper summer tree care gives your trees the best chance to survive winter’s deep freeze. Learn what to do, what to avoid, pests and diseases to look for, and more.

Keep Your Newly-Planted Tree Thriving With These Tips

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.

squirrel on a snow-covered tree near evergreen colorado

How to Prevent Winter Rodent Damage to Your Trees

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.

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

Great Conifers For Your Colorado Front Range Property

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.

Why Wildfire Risk Is Increasing In Evergreen, CO & Surrounding Areas

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe throughout the western states, including Colorado and the area around Evergreen. Learn why that’s happening, what you can do to stay safe, and the firewise resources available to you.

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

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.