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Serving Pitkin, Garfield & Eagle Counties since 1994

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Protect your investment...Have the Earth-Wise experts properly trim or remove your trees and shrubs

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About Us

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At Earth-Wise Horticultural we take our name seriously.  Since 1994, we have been providing a balanced approach to plant health care and tree care needs in the unique mountain communities of Colorado.  We are a licensed and insured tree service specializing in insect and disease diagnosis and treatment as well as tree trimming and removals.  Whether you are looking to protect your trees or keep your plants looking their best, Earth-Wise’s certified arborists and experienced staff, along with our superior customer service, has you covered.  From our base of operations in Glenwood Springs, we service Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle County residences, municipalities and commercial properties.

OUR PROFESSIONAL HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

Earth-Wise provides certified arborist and horticultural services including professional consultations and estimates, hazard tree evaluations, wildfire mitigation, plant and tree health care, invasive weed control, organic fertilization, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, tree cabling and bracing.

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Plant Health Care

EWH offers a wide range of plant health care services, from soil care/improvement to pest diagnosis and treatment.

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Consultations & Hazard Tree Evaluation

Our team of certified arborists has the experience and knowledge to provide expert advice for all of your tree care needs.

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Tree Pruning & Removal

EWH is staffed and equipped to handle all of your tree pruning and removal needs. You’ll receive professional service throughout your project, from the initial property visit with one of our sales arborists to scheduling with office staff to project completion with our climbing
arborists.

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Cabling & Bracing

Trees often grow in a way that creates an unsafe or structurally unsound canopy. Cabling and bracing can prevent limb or whole tree failure.

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Stump Grinding

EWH can eliminate unsightly stumps in your landscape.

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What’s New Fall 2024

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Seasonal Needle Shedding in Conifers: A Natural Process

Every fall, Earth-Wise, receives numerous calls from concerned customers who notice their pine, spruce, and fir trees displaying brown or yellowing needles. While this may seem alarming, it’s usually part of a normal, healthy process. Conifer trees—unlike deciduous trees that shed all their leaves at once—retain their needles for several years before naturally shedding the older ones.

The lifespan of needles varies depending on the tree species, location, and overall health, but typically, conifers hold onto their needles for 3 to 7 years. As these trees grow, the inner, older needles—those closest to the trunk—become shaded and less efficient at photosynthesis. As a result, the tree discards them to conserve energy, allowing the newer needles on the outer branches to continue their essential work of gathering sunlight and converting it into nutrients.

For species such as pines, this annual shedding of older needles happens in late summer to fall, causing the inner needles to turn yellow or brown before dropping. This process is especially noticeable in trees that are densely packed, where shading on lower and inner branches is more pronounced.

While seasonal needle loss is completely normal, it’s important to monitor your tree’s overall appearance. If the browning affects new growth at the tips of branches or appears patchy throughout the tree, it could signal other issues like pest infestations, fungal diseases, or environmental stress. Our team of certified arborists at Earth-Wise, is always available to assess and address any concerns to ensure your trees remain healthy year-round.

Earth-Wise Services the following Colorado Locations

Testimonials

📍Glenwood Springs

Your service was fantastic and we appreciate your care!
C.S.
2024-01-02

📍Edwards

All I can say is WOW! Your guys came, were quick, very polite and cleaned up beautifully. Thank you for getting this done so painlessly and well!
D.L.
2023-05-04

📍Glenwood Springs

The quality (of work) and customer service is noticeable with Earth-Wise. Alex was very kind and patient with getting the right quote to me based on my vision. Matt and team were top-notch in accommodating all my service-day needs. I am happy to be able to support a community business that does such outstanding work, and I frequently recommend them to my friends.
R.B.
2023-03-04

📍Carbondale

Thank you to your whole team. We really appreciate the work you are doing to save our high value trees.
R.E.
2022-08-06

📍Carbondale

Your guys were prompt, courteous and professional; a true rarity in the Valley.
S.D.
2022-07-29

📍Silt

The guys were wonderful and did a great job!
P.S.
2022-06-23

📍Glenwood Springs

We cannot thank you enough for your swift response to our emergency project. Your team is top-notch and did an outstanding job.
T.E.
2022-05-22

📍New Castle

The crew did a great job - looks so good!
N.N.
2022-03-16

📍Glenwood Springs

We were really impressed with the crew. They did an excellent job and handled themselves professionally. I would recommend them to anybody that needs a tree removed.
S.M.
2020-08-27

📍Glenwood Springs

The crew did an incredible job. They were professional, friendly and efficient. They also did a great job cleaning up.
T.F.
2019-09-17

📍Glenwood Springs

Thank you! Great job and wonderful crew!
J.B.
2019-07-29

📍New Castle

Earth-Wise took down our huge, beautiful but dying tree today. Unbelievable how quickly, safely and efficiently they worked. Thank you so much!
L.M.
2018-09-04

📍Carbondale

We've never seen such a huge undertaking handled with so much grace, care, safety and true consideration for our home and property. We love these guys!
Joy & Fred B.
2017-10-25

📍Glenwood Springs

Job well done! Your guys were professional and thorough.
D.S.
2017-06-15

📍Avon

Your employees were very professional, hard workers, polite and did a great job. I'm glad we chose your company for our tree removal and will recommend you to others.
D.L.
2016-11-13

📍Aspen

Thank you very much for the professionalism of your employees…I really appreciate the attention to detail and cleanup too.
B.C.
2016-10-18

📍Glenwood Springs

Very impressed with the tree removal and clean up. Great job!
Alex M.
2016-06-15

📍Avon

We were very pleased with the professionalism and friendliness of your crew. They were efficient and courteous and very safety conscious.
Rich & Donna
2015-11-24

📍Carbondale

Your crew did a great job. They were very professional and easy to work with. I will definitely recommend you to my friends.
Janet G.
2015-09-02

📍Glenwood Springs

Throughout the years, Ed and his crew always do an amazing job! I am so grateful I have someone to call that I can trust.
Wendy P.
2015-08-04

📍Aspen

The crew did a wonderful job, and we are very pleased with your company. We would hire you again for future work.
K.S.
2015-07-20

📍Carbondale

You have the best workers...truly gentlemen.
Patty M.
2014-10-20

📍Snowmass Village

Thanks for the great work. Really pleased.
Ned C.
2014-06-22

📍Aspen

You are a great service - very professional and organized.
Mary Jo K.
2013-10-17

📍Carbondale

Thank you for taking such good care of our landscape and trees!
Judy H.
2013-09-05

📍Snowmass Village

You are wise indeed. Your men out in the field are educated and thorough...glad I discovered you after all these years.
Diana G.
2013-08-14

Contact Us

Roaring Fork Valley Call: 970-928-8480

Vail Valley Call: 970-476-7336