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.

Wind blows through some conifer trees in Colorado.

How the Wind Impacts Trees in Colorado

Wind can damage your Colorado trees but also help them grow stronger. Learn how the wind and trees work together, some things to watch for, and how LAM Tree Service can help with your wind-damaged trees.

White berries of the common snowberry next to green leaves.

Best Fruiting and Flowering Shrubs for the Colorado Front Range

Fruiting and Flowering Shrubs are a welcome addition to any Colorado foothills property. Learn what fruiting and/or flowering shrubs we recommend.

An aspen tree in Colorado sprouts new leaf buds in spring.

5 Reasons Your Aspen Isn’t Leafing Out

When your aspen tree isn’t producing new leaves in the spring, does that mean there’s something is wrong? Let’s discuss what aspen leafing is and give five reasons your tree may not be “leafing out.”

A leach field under construction with trees nearby.

Why Trees Growing in Leach Fields Can Be Costly

Installing a leach field is already expensive, but it can become more expensive if there are trees growing in it! These FAQs explain how growing trees (as well as removing them) can damage your leach field system and what to plant there instead.

A deciduous, leafless tree in Colorado against a blue sky with clouds.

How Much Water Do Trees Need on Your Colorado Front Range Property?

Too much or too little water can harm your trees. Our tree watering guidelines show you how much water your landscape trees need, when to water them, and the best methods for watering trees.