tree Care
5 Ways to Help Your Sapling Survive
There goes your neighbor Bob again, heading to the garage. That shirt he’s wearing may have been cool in the 80s but now it fits like an unsightly crop top. Great…another day of watching him tinker on nothing in particular—in full view of your house. As you glance down at your row of newly planted…
Read MoreHow Thinning Leads to Your Trees Winning
Spring has sprung, and so has growth on your trees! While many people let plants on their property grow unchecked, trees often need professional care to grow optimally and reach their best potential. Leaving trees on your property to their own devices might work for your wooded areas, but for those looking to have a…
Read MoreNew Year, New Trees
With the start of another year, comes the opportunity to set and accomplish new goals. We have fitness goals, financial goals, family goals, and we also have new goals for our homes. Whether it be remodeling a bathroom, adding a deck, or building a sunroom, this year’s the year to finally accomplish our household dreams. …
Read MoreWinter Tree Care in Lafayette, Indiana
As the spring stretched into summer, you labored away with your lawn—creating the perfect landscape for your home. You tended your shrubs with painstaking care and watched as your trees both grew up and continued to mature. As the days begin to shorten and temperatures drop, a worry amongst gardeners and landscapers like you hangs…
Read MoreKnow Your Roots – All About Root Health
“Beauty is only skin-deep,” said Thomas Overbury in 1613, in reference to his wife. But the same can be said for trees, whose beauty stretches way up into the sky. But true beauty…as any mother or sappy novel will say…lies within. To see the hidden beauty that lies within trees, there’s only one thing to…
Read MoreTrees – Our Ancient Landlords
It’s an amazing and almost unbelievable thing to consider. Our ancient neighbors—or should I say, landlords—can live for thousands of years. Many are older than the written word! So why is this important? Other than being a fascinating tidbit, the fact that trees are so old gives us insight into how important trees are for…
Read MorePrepare for Fall Early – Thin Your Trees
What Is Tree Thinning? Do the branches of your trees look like they’re competing for space? Then you might want to think about tree thinning! Tree thinning is the process of removing live, overcrowded branches. This helps promote the growth and health of trees and surrounding plant life. The branches removed are typically the smaller branches…
Read MoreExpect the Unexpected: How to Prep Your Lawn for Summer Storms in Indiana
As Indiana residents, we all know how volatile the weather can be. In the matter of a few hours, a bone-dry day in the upper nineties can be ravaged by thunderstorms, have the temperature drop to seventy, or even have a dense fog set in. With it being “summer” in Indiana, you can only be…
Read MoreSimple Tricks to Pruning Your Orchard in Lafayette, IN
What is pruning, and why is it so important? Many beginners ask themselves this after starting an orchard or thinking about making an orchard of their own at home. Pruning is a great way to start and keep a healthy orchard. Depending on how far along you are in your plans, you might need to…
Read MorePlant a Seed to Grow Your Future
Throughout the ages, our ancestors have been stewards of the land, building shelters, plowing fields, and planting orchards—all with the help of trees. More than a hobby or an interest, this necessity sparked new talents and skills that have since been passed down through countless generations. As society blossomed into towns and cities, the need…
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