Why Tree Removal is Sometimes Necessary for Landscape Management - Why Tree Removal is Sometimes Necessary for Landscape Management Trees are a vital part of the ecosystem and create a gorgeous view in the yard. Yet, despite all of their benefits, there may be times when they need to be removed. Proper care can help keep trees healthy and allow them to grow, but some […]- Euonymus Atropurpureus – Native Trees of North America - Euonymus Atropurpureus – Native Trees of North America This is an excerpt from the Book called “NATIVE TREES FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES “. Continue reading to learn more about ” Euonymus Atropurpureus – Native Trees of North America” , thanks to the author. Euonymus atropurpureus Wahoo DESCRIPTION: Many people are familiar with the introduced winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus), which […]
Wild Plum – North America Native Tree - Wild Plum – North America Native Tree This is an excerpt from the Book called “NATIVE TREES FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES ” . Continue reading to learn more about ” Wild Plum – North America Native Tree” , thanks to the author. Prunus Americana WILD PLUM DESCRIPTION: The genus prunus includes two of our most […]
Fruit Tree Fundamentals - Fruit Tree Fundamentals This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Backyard Orchardist” by Stella Otto. Continue reading to learn more about ” Fruit Tree Fundamentals” , thanks to the author. Fruit Fundamentals Understanding the growth habits of specific tree fruits will make caring for them easier and growing them more successful. So you want to […]
Can Banana Tree Grow in California? - Can Banana Tree Grow in California? Bay Tree Service Bananas are a plant that can be successfully grown in Northern California, but only if they are provided with the right soil conditions and are protected from temperatures that sometimes dip below freezing. What Is the Right Climate for Banana Plants? Bananas can be grown […]
Fire Prevention – Defensible Tree Landscaping! - Fire Prevention –Defensible Tree Landscaping! How to make your home and property fire-safe? Fire can approach your home from any direction, through the trees in your neighbor’s or even your property. Global warming and the growing drought mean wildfires, especially in California; everyone has to be aware of the dangers of wildfires. Protect your home […]
How A Chainsaw Works - How A Chainsaw Works This is an excerpt from the Book called “How A Chainsaw Works“ by Brian J. Ruth & Jen W. Ruth. Continue reading to learn more about How A Chainsaw Works, thanks to the author. Though a toothed chain does the cutting, the heart of any chainsaw is the gas-powered engine or […]
Environmental And Human Hazards - Environmental And Human Hazards This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook “ by Penelope O’sullivan. Continue reading to learn more about Environmental And Human Hazards, thanks to the author. You can’t control weather, but you may be able to manage other environmental risks to the trees and […]
Clippable Plants - Clippable Plants This is an excerpt from the Book called “New Classic Gardens“ by Jill Billington . Continue reading to learn more about Clippable Plants, thanks to the author. Clippable Plants Strong lines and shapes can be made by adjusting a plant’s natural growth habit and formal gardens have always relied heavily on the clipped forms […]
Truly modernist Garden - Truly modernist Garden This is an excerpt from the Book called “Robert Irwin Getty Garden“ by Lawrence Weschler. Continue reading to learn more about Truly modernist Garden, thanks to the author. Enticing You Down; The Raku Experience; A Conditional Art; Choosing The Trees And What That Choice Led To; A Truly Modernist Garden. Lawrence Weschler: […]