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Expert insights on tree care, plant health, and mountain horticulture

The Hidden Signs of Stress: What Your Trees Are Trying to Tell You

December 26, 2025

A tree rarely fails or dies without sending out warning signals first. In the Colorado Rockies, catching a problem in its early stages can be the difference between a simple nutrient boost and having to remove a mature tree. Learn to recognize the hidden signs of tree stress.

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The Neighborly Approach to Wildfire Mitigation: Beyond Just Clearing Brush

December 23, 2025

Creating defensible space is often misunderstood as simply cutting down every tree near your home, but true mitigation is a much more thoughtful process. Discover how to manage your forest property to reduce fuel while improving the health and beauty of remaining trees.

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High Altitude Resilience: Why Your Mountain Trees Need Different Care

December 22, 2025

Living at 8,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies brings unique challenges for trees. Short growing seasons, dramatic temperature swings, and brutal winters require specialized care. Learn why high altitude trees need different management than lower valley species.

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Defensible Space: Proactive Wildfire Mitigation

December 20, 2025

Wildfire is an ever present threat in the Colorado mountains, and proactive mitigation is the most effective way to safeguard your home. Learn about strategic vegetation management and defensible space creation from experts serving the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys.

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Structural Integrity: The Importance of Hazard Evaluations

December 18, 2025

Living in the Wildland Urban Interface means beautiful trees surround your home, but hidden decay or structural weaknesses can pose significant risks. Discover how professional hazard evaluations protect your property and loved ones.

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Winter Resilience: Protecting Your Landscape from Snow and Ice

December 16, 2025

Heavy, wet snow and ice accumulation can cause severe structural damage to your trees and shrubs. Learn about specialized winter care strategies including dormant pruning, structural cabling, and deep root hydration from ISA Certified Arborists.

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Proactive Protection: Science Based Plant Health Care

December 12, 2025

Your mountain landscape faces constant environmental stressors and threats from native insects and diseases. Learn how professional Plant Health Care programs provide proactive, science-based management to protect your valuable landscape assets.

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Fall Tree Trimming Timing in High Altitude Areas

October 20, 2025

Fall presents certain conditions for tree trimming in Colorado mountain communities. This article examines seasonal timing considerations and techniques that certified arborists typically evaluate.

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Identifying Mountain Pine Beetle Activity

September 5, 2025

Mountain pine beetles affect conifer populations in Colorado forests. This informational article describes common signs of beetle activity and discusses options that property owners may consider with professional consultation.

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Winter Watering Considerations for Trees

July 18, 2025

During Colorado dry winter months, trees may experience moisture stress. This article discusses supplemental watering practices that some property owners implement during dormant seasons.

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Wildfire Mitigation and Defensible Space Planning

June 10, 2025

With wildfire activity occurring across Colorado, many property owners consider defensible space planning. This article explores how vegetation management may contribute to property preparation during fire season.

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Understanding Iron Chlorosis in Mountain Landscapes

May 22, 2025

Yellow leaves on aspen or oak trees may indicate iron chlorosis, a nutrient deficiency that occurs in Colorado alkaline soils. This article provides information about identifying and addressing this condition with professional guidance.

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Spring Tree Care Checklist for Colorado Mountains

April 15, 2025

As snow melts and spring arrives in Colorado high country, property owners often assess their trees to prepare for the growing season. This article discusses common spring care tasks that many property owners consider for landscape maintenance.

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