Tree Service, Tree Care & Tree Removal Blog

Garden beds and borders, artfully filed with a colorful tapestry of flowers and foliage, are always in vogue...To design (or redesign) a lower-maintenance, longer-interest bed or border, follow these tips.Source: Steps for a Garden with Long Interest and Less...

Although the majority of pruning in the garden takes place in late winter or early spring, there is a group of trees and shrubs that can be pruned in midsummer, when they are semi-dormant. Source: Tip of the Week: Summer Pruning of Evergreens - Horticulture

There’s another improvement that can beautify your home, boost curb appeal, and lower your energy bills at the same time. And while it can still be costly, sometimes a squirrel will do the job for free... Trees.Source: Don't sweat it, plant it: Trees boost health, cut...

Urban trees can help cut air pollution from New York to Beijing, but which trees do the best job? Future Planet weighs up the options.Source: The best trees to reduce air pollution | BBC Future

Keeping a lawn in tip-top shape often means applying an organic fertilizer twice a year, aerating periodically to discourage thatch buildup and soil compaction, watering regularly, and properly mowing it. But even if you do everything right, you can still end up with...

August is a tough month for ornamentals. Experts in three regions discuss the best ways to help plants battle the stress of extreme heat.Source: Counteracting Summer Stress On Ornamentals

Nature is already socking away a lot of carbon for us. It could soak up a lot more—if we help.Source: Why Old-Growth Trees Are Crucial to Fighting Climate Change | WIRED

A new study, published in the Journal of Biogeography, looks at the tree rings of West Virginia’s historic log cabins and other wooden structures to better understand the period in which they were built. It’s just the latest example of what the science of...

There are ways of helping them as they help us through the summer.Source: Trees can’t escape the extreme heat. But they do have some impressive coping mechanisms. - The Washington Post

If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how nature's air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable.Source: Trees Are Nature’s Air Conditioners | Tree Care Tips

Planting shade trees will help keep your home and yard cooler in the summer heat, saving you both money and energy, while adding wildlife habitat to the neighborhood.Source: Nice Shades: 7 Fast Growing Shade Trees to Slash Your Electric Bill | Treehugger

Here's what to plant to keep wildlife happy and the neighbors out of sight.Source: Plant a Wildlife Hedge Instead of Building a Fence | Treehugger

Gardening with self-seeding plants can be fun and rewarding. Here are its benefits and tips on getting started.Source: Tips for Using Self-seeding Plants in the Garden | Horticulture

Bogan Tree Service in Quincy, MA is seeking laborers/arborist trainees for immediate hire. No experience necessary - will train the right candidate. Must have a MA drivers license - class D minimum. To apply candidates also must be drug free, reliable, hard working...

Some people track their children’s growth by marking their height against a door or wall, awarding a new hash every time another quarter inch or so is grown. But what about a more interactive version to not only track how much your child is growing up, but how much...

If you’re deep in the doldrums of working from home for what feels like forever, may we suggest tree therapy? Okay, forest bathing in full may not be possible for you, but letting a tiny tree into your life might help. In fact, there are plenty of mini indoor trees...

This summer, create feel-good vacation vibes in your own backyard! We’ve compiled a list of outdoor staycation activities to help you experience the ultimate getaway without ever leaving your home. Source: 'Staycation' in Your Backyard | LoveYourLandscape.org

Learn how to succesfully plant trees, and get some tips to be successful while you're at it! Tree Care Tips is here to help.Source: Tree Planting Season: Tips for the Best Success | Tree Care Tips

Why go to the effort of growing vegetables rather than simply buying them at the store? Well, vegetable gardens allow you to grow produce that you typically cannot find at your local supermarket—and they're way easier than you think! Source: Growing Vegetables in...

Insects love your lawn almost as much as you do, and if you aren’t careful they can really do a lot of damage that is expensive to repair. Unless you are an entomologist – a trained bug scientist - insects may not be your thing; however, it is important to know a...