When you think evergreen trees, does the holiday season come first to mind? It’s common to associate the two, as the smell and look of evergreen have become popular during the holidays. This is why using evergreen branches in your holiday décor is a great idea. It will make your home feel even more festive. […]
Autumn is the time when the leaves on your trees turn beautiful colors—red, yellow, orange, purple, and so on—and you start gearing up to sweep them off your front porch and rake them out of your yard. The leafy fireworks display may be pretty, but it can be a big pain when they drop all […]
The many benefits of trees in well-manicured landscapes and urban neighborhoods are easy to see. • Trees enhance the appearance and increase the value of real estate. • Trees provide shade and create inviting spaces for recreation, like public parks and playgrounds. • Trees provide color in the landscape—green is thought to be relaxing, and […]
You may already know that spending time in nature with trees releases endorphins, upping your happiness and mitigating against depression. And you’re probably aware that herbs and flowers have been used for centuries to treat various ailments as well. But, did you know that trees also house medicinal benefits? While we wouldn’t recommend just walking […]
Trees are really remarkable organisms. The more we learn about trees, the more amazing they seem. A colony of Quaking Aspen trees in Utah is considered to be the largest, heaviest, and oldest organism in existence. Trees can live longer than any other organism; some of them are thousands of years old. Trees bring a […]
Trees are something we don’t think much about here in Oregon. They’re in abundance throughout our neighborhoods, our communities, even within our own property. Visit a geographical location where trees are scarce, and you’ll quickly see the difference. But did you know this difference doesn’t just impact the way the environment looks, it can also […]
Having a tree or trees on your property comes with a huge variety of benefits; some obvious, others subtle. Trees provide shade, fruit, a place for children to play, and have even been found to boost the moods of the people living near them. For a homeowner, the joys that come with having trees […]
Trees are more amazing than we even realize. Sure, we appreciate their beauty and know they provide benefits to our environment, but the extent of their benefits is significantly under-appreciated. When consulting an arborist in Oregon and deciding if trees are right for your landscape, consider these 10 extraordinary benefits of trees. 1. Trees […]