by John Downs | May 19, 2025 | Humor - Musings
Request Service Several years ago, I was walking to Washington Park along a street lined by large American Elm trees. Suddenly, I was hit on the head by a hot dog bun. I thought Amazon was working on a new hot dog delivery concept. I looked up and, rather than seeing...
by John Downs | Mar 17, 2025 | Large Tree Services, Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning, Tree Removal
When it comes to maintaining trees’ health, shape, and safety on residential properties, homeowners encounter two types of tree professionals: tree companies and arbor service firms. Most people use these terms interchangeably, but they offer different areas of...
by John Downs | Sep 18, 2024 | Cottonwoods, Plant Health Care
Poplars, Cottonwoods, and Aspens are all members of the Populus genus, with many characteristics that make them desirable in homeowners’ yards. These attractive trees have triangular leaves with long stems and silvery backsides that shimmer or quake in the wind....
by John Downs | Oct 19, 2023 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Tree Health Care, tree pruning
Planting Elm Trees At one time, the American Elm was the most planted tree in America. Elms were popular because of their size and stately fountain-like shape. Trees planted along streets create an entwined canopy that turns gold in the fall. Unfortunately, most...
by John Downs | Nov 23, 2022 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Removal
Chapstick for Trees Evergreen trees do not go into dormancy like hardwood trees because they retain their needles in the winter. When the ground freezes, these trees tap into the water stored in their leaves and stems. Sometimes trees exposed to hot sun or wind cannot...
