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The Magic of Mycorrhizae
Trees are amazing organisms that provide food, shelter and other resources for a variety of living things, including everything from mistletoe to humans. But while
March 15, 2017
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Four Flood Sensitive Species to Watch After Last Month’s Showers
Given our Southern California service area, we talk a lot about drought-tolerant trees. In the best of years, rainfall is light; in the worst, it
March 1, 2017
The Native Habitat of Redwood Trees
Coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are some of the most iconic trees in the world. They grow taller than any other living trees and more massive
February 23, 2017
Interested in Growing Avocados? Check Your Soil First
In the past few years, an increasing number of homeowners have been bitten by the fruit-tree bug. Instead of roses or marigolds, people are interested
February 20, 2017
Tree Growth Explained: The Magic of Meristems
From a macro view, trees appear to grow in many different ways through the course of a season. Their leaves unfurl and enlarge in the
January 31, 2017
Three Great Tree-Identification Apps for Your Smart Phone
There are few aspects of life that remain untouched by technology. Even the ways we interact with the natural world have changed thanks to the
January 16, 2017
Alex Shigo: The Father of Modern Arboriculture
No matter the field, subject or industry in question, it is always important to understand the role important predecessors played in shaping the world modern
January 3, 2017
Meryta Trees
Native to islands in the South Pacific, most species of the genus Meryta are small, evergreen, dioecious trees. The genus contains 28 different species, but
December 30, 2016
Six WaysTrees Influence Your Business’ Security
Modern business owners cannot afford to ignore security concerns. And while most 21st century security threats are of the cyber variety, old fashioned crimes, such
December 27, 2016
Schefflera Trees
Scheffleras are largely tropical species, found in warm and humid habitats around the world. Several species – including the umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) and the
December 22, 2016