ArborScape Tree Service

Winterize your trees Now that we’re well into autumn, some of you may have questions or concerns about keeping your tree safe throughout the winter. Well, with over 26 years of experience in the tree care industry, ArborScape has the knowledge and experience to give you advice on how to winterize your trees without breaking the bank.  Wrap the Trunk One option to winterize your trees is by wrapping the trunk. Not every tree needs this, but it does help young trees that have a more restricted root system and require more care.  In Colorado particularly, lindens, maples, crabapples, and redbuds will benefit from being wrapped because they’re considered thin-barked trees and therefore more susceptible to sunscald and frost cracks in the cold weather and high altitude. Funnily enough, wrapping trees isn’t to keep them warm, but instead cool. While it does get cold here during the winter, our high altitude makes us closer to the sun, which can cause significant damage to a b...

November marks Colorado’s Apprenticeship month, where we celebrate the state’s movement to find new opportunities for businesses and employees alike to work together to build solid foundations for apprenticeships and other programs in skilled trade businesses around the state. Apprenticeship programs can be a great way for businesses and potential employees to come together and figure out the best way to educate, train, and retain for growth and stability on both ends. As college degrees become more expensive, many high school students and graduates have expressed their hesitancy and caution in obtaining higher education in that traditional sense. In fact, a recent survey shows that 35% of students don’t believe higher education is necessary. Where we were once fed the narrative that only a college education can get you a good job, this is no longer the case.  That same survey mentioned above also tells us that 63% of teens are open to other options than just a 4-year degree. ...

Here at ArborScape, we pride ourselves on continuing education and staying updated on the latest trends and issues in the forestry industry and the surrounding areas. Not only that, but we believe in sharing our knowledge with you, so you can stay informed so as to identify any issues and rely on us for insect control for your trees to keep them safe and healthy. If you know anything about gardening or landscaping, then you know there’s always a risk of trees and plants attracting an array of insects. While some are great to have in your yard, others can bring about disease and death. So here are the latest updates on tree insects and the potential diseases they can bring. We want you to stay updated on this so you can be aware of the diseases being spread and what type of insect control for your trees you may need. We’ve already talked at length about the Emerald Ash Borer , which has been confirmed in Littleton. But it’s good to remember that while they’re dormant during the winte...

The snow we received last weekend was only the tip of what we’re supposed to expect this winter season. So if you’re concerned about winter storm damage to your trees, this is the article for you! Your trees deserve the best type of care. Getting them the proper treatment throughout the seasons will help ensure their longevity and stability during winter, but disastrous storms can sometimes take out even the most durable of trees. Here at ArborScape, we have a myriad of care treatments to help your trees prepare themselves for any potential winter storm damage, but we’re also able to assist you in the event of emergencies. Our certified arborists prioritize storm damage and are quick to get out to your property to give a free estimate and to ensure the safety of you, your property, and your trees. Winter Storm Damage We’re also licensed and insured for your protection and peace of mind. This means our credentials are up to date and we can utilize the proper equipment to provide s...