A group of aspen and evergreen trees on a cloudy, winter day near Evergreen, CO.

Winter Drought: How It Damages Trees & Plants in Colorado

Learn how to protect your Colorado landscape from winter drought stress. Find out which plants are most at risk and how to keep your trees hydrated this winter.

Arborists from LAM Tree Service bucket truck and grappler collecting trunks from a freshly felled tree in Jefferson County, CO.

How to Prepare for Tree Removal

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.

Tree pests like these can be prevented with regular maintenance.

How to Prevent Tree Diseases and Insect Pest Problems

Getting an early start on dealing with insect and disease issues can make all the difference between a beautiful, healthy landscape and one that’s plagued by problems all season. By focusing on prevention, rather than reacting to disease and pest infestation when it happens, you save money that may be spent on unnecessary pesticides and get to enjoy a more attractive environment.

A tree that has fallen on a roof in Evergreen, Colorado, before it was removed by LAM Tree.

What to Do if Your Tree is Leaning

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.

Piles of different types of soil found in the Colorado Front Range.

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

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.

Considering DIY Tree Removal or Pruning?

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.