Category: Environment
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Helping the Pollinators
The weather is warmer and the days are longer, and the pollinators are out! Some of the typical pollinators that people will think of are butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds but there are actually more than just those! There are numerous types of flies that pollinate as well as beetles, moths, and even wasps. Fossil records…
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Controlling “Pests” while Protecting our Planet
First, I put “pests” in quotations for a reason. People often consider bugs and certain animals “pests”. While some are surely pests, such as mosquitoes, ticks, aphids, and japanese beetles, they do still serve a vital role in the ecosystem. Which is a bummer, honestly. Our frogs, spiders, mantises, mice, and many more need these…
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Recycling & Keeping It Green
Keeping it Green Did you know that we RECYCLE all our wood byproducts? Any tree job results in wood or wood chips on our jobs. All chips are disposed of in various places. So, who uses those chips? Blueberry growers use chips for mulch. Farmers use chips for bedding. Homeowners use chips for mulch…
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Tree of the Month ~ The Evergreens
Tree of the Month – Evergreens This month, we’ll focus on not just one tree but a group of trees – the Evergreens. Evergreens are a family of trees that have foliage that stays green year round. The foliage stays on the tree all year, even in the cold and dry season. Deciduous trees, such…
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Tree of the Month – The Mighty Oak
In New England, the OAK is a popular and easily recognizable tree. We’re all familiar with the tree’s acorns scattered across the ground and their sturdy trunks, made of some of the most durable wood, that allow them to grow very old.In New Hampshire, we are probably most accustomed to seeing the Northern Red Oak.…
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Saving the Magnificent Monarchs
Monarch Butterflies are truly one of the marvels of the natural world. These silent little tufts of fuzz with delicate wings patterned like stained glass windows make an annual migration of up to 3,000 miles! To survive, they need habitat in their breeding grounds throughout the U.S., places to rest and eat along their journey,…
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How’s Your Eco-System?
How’s Your Eco-System? Yup, you’ve got one and it’s right outside your door. Our lawns, shrubs, trees and gardens make up an important part of Urban Nature. Trees are major contributors but often don’t get the attention and care until the situation is dire. Our trees provide flood protection, pollinator activity, filtering of potable…
