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Summer Pruning Time! We are scheduling our summer pruning services. This is the time to tame all of that new growth and restore shape and structure to your landscape plants. Remember, hand pruning is best to keep a natural and healthy shrub. If you are going to use shears, it is best to also go in after you shape and ‘poke holes' to let sunlight and air penetrate. Many people will shear to shape in the summer and then schedule a renovation pruning in the winter to correct the damaging cuts shears can make. Let us know if you need help with pruning. https://lnkd.in/gam9CGem or: (585)424-4476 #Broccololandscapes #RocNY #Landscape

Aerail Tree Services Transforms Landscapes Are you looking to elevate the beauty and health of your property’s greenery? Look no further than Aerial Tree Services! With a keen eye for precision and a dedication to excellence, Aerial Tree Services offers top-notch pruning and trimming services for both residential and commercial properties. Our team of skilled arborists utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring a meticulous approach that enhances the aesthetics and longevity of your trees. Why choose Aerial Tree Services for your pruning and trimming needs? 1. Expertise: Our team comprises certified arborists with years of experience in tree care. We understand the unique needs of various tree species and employ industry best practices to deliver exceptional results. 2. Safety: Safety is our top priority. By utilizing aerial equipment and adhering to strict safety protocols, we minimize risks associated with tree pruning and trimming, safeguarding both our team members and your property. 3. Customized Solutions: We recognize that every tree and property is different. That’s why we tailor our services to meet your specific requirements, whether you need routine maintenance or specialized care for diseased or overgrown trees. 4. Enhanced Property Value: Well-maintained trees not only enhance the visual appeal of your property but also contribute to its overall value. Our expert pruning and trimming services can help preserve the health and beauty of your trees, making your property more attractive to potential buyers or tenants. Read More: https://rb.gy/lqmsxc #treeservice #treeremoval #arborist #treeremovalexperts #calgaryarborist

When it comes to tree pruning, no job is too big (or too small) for the Joshua Tree Inc team! With professional equipment and expertise, we do it right – and clean it up afterward. Tree trimming isn't just about aesthetics; it's about revitalizing your trees and enhancing your property's curb appeal. Overgrown brush, unwanted clutter, and diseased branches can all be addressed through our expert pruning services. By removing specific branches and boughs, we encourage the health and growth of your trees while improving your home or business's visual appeal. Plus, trimming dead and damaged branches prevents further decay and promotes lush leaf growth. Is it time for tree trimming at your property? Look out for these signs: 🌿 Branches too close to your home 🌿 Trees encroaching on power lines 🌿 Dead, unsightly, or hazardous branches 🌿 Lack of pruning in the last 3 years 🌿 Wanting to enhance curb appeal Transform your landscape with our professional tree trimming services. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate!

Tibouchina urvilleana is tropical and native to Brazil, also known as princess flower. Tibouchina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small ornamental tree that has large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves that are red around the edges. Tibouchina is very showy and adds a pop of color to any landscape. With the right growing conditions and climate; princess flower can produce blooms all year, especially if it is deadheaded to encourage the formation of more flower buds. Princess flower is commonly used in pots, for screening or borders and foundations, it's best to plant it in the spring. This shrub/ ornamental tree prefers fertile soil that is moist but well-drained, in a full sun to partial shade environment. Princess flower has a natural round or vase-shaped growth habit, and it is quite tall when mature; reaching 6-8 feet tall and wide. Tibouchina is a low maintenance plant when it comes to pruning. It is recommended to prune and remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is usually done to maintain a rounded shape and or to train into an ornamental tree. Pruning for shape and to control its size is best performed immediately after the shrub finishes flowering. Pinching off new growth will encourage branch formation and create a fuller shrub.

"A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule." - Michael Pollan. The Art of a Lawn: Nature Perfected Discover how lawns embody nature under control, blending beauty with human artistry. Embrace the joy of cultivating a lush, green landscape. Cultivating Perfection A lawn is more than just grass; it’s nature under totalitarian rule. We shape and control every blade, creating an idealized version of the wild. It’s where human order meets natural beauty. #NaturePerfected #LawnCare Lawn: A Canvas for Human Mastery Just as an artist molds clay, we mold our lawns. Every trim, every watering, is a stroke of genius. This process transforms nature into a living canvas. Our lawns become symbols of our ability to harmonize with the natural world. #GreenArt #LandscapingGenius The Balance: Order Meets Organic Growth While we impose structure, the lawn remains alive, growing, and thriving under our guidance. This balance between control and freedom is what makes lawns so fascinating. It’s nature but with a human touch. #NatureBalance #GardenHarmony The Beauty of Uniformity There’s something incredibly satisfying about a well-manicured lawn. The even, lush green surface is a testament to our efforts. It’s nature, but better—more refined, more elegant. A symbol of care and attention. #LawnPride #GreenDreams Joy in the Process Caring for a lawn isn’t just about the result. It’s about the joy of nurturing, of seeing your hard work come to life. The lawn becomes a reflection of your dedication and passion. Every blade of grass stands tall, thanks to you. #GardeningJoy #NatureLove The Future: Sustaining the Green As we continue to cultivate our lawns, the future of lawn care lies in sustainability. We can control nature while also respecting it, ensuring our green spaces thrive for generations to come. #SustainableLawn #GreenFuture

Before grass cutting, the lawn may appear overgrown, unkempt, and messy. It may be difficult to walk through the grass, and it can be a breeding ground for pests and insects. The grass may also be uneven and patchy, making the lawn look untidy. After grass cutting, the lawn looks neat, tidy, and well-maintained. The grass is shorter and more uniform in height, creating a clean and manicured appearance. It is easier to walk through the lawn, and it is less likely to attract pests. Overall, grass cutting can improve the aesthetic appeal of a property and create a more enjoyable outdoor space.

I saw a post recently about some woodland coppicing work actively done to help dormice and I realised that I don't know a lot about them – other than they look cute curled up in their nests and they are decidedly more flexible than I am!    Dormice do spend a lot of time sleeping: they're nocturnal for starters and can hibernate for up to seven months. They'll also go into a state of torpor in the summer when food is scarce to conserve energy. As a result, it's possible that their name comes from the French word 'dormir' - to sleep.     They're woodland and hedgerow creatures feeding on seeds, nuts, berries, flowers and insects. Important species for dormice include hazels (favourite), oak, bramble, honeysuckle (like this for nesting material as well as food), willow, hawthorn, broom, yew, sweet chestnut. As well as planting these woodland species, carry out regular coppicing and leave undergrowth especially brambles for them to hide and make nests in. Winter hibernating nests tend to be near the ground in or around coppiced trees, hazel stools, in tree cavities, leaf piles, log piles; or even underground. Their summer nests tend to be woven from honeysuckle, leaves and bark in the undergrowth and brambles.     They're more common in southern England and Wales, and if you'd like to see if there are any around you, look out for hazel nuts that have been eaten. Dormice tend to make small, round, neat hole (squirrels trash them), with teeth marks following the edge of the hole like a neatly whittled out bead hole (voles and mice leave teeth marks that make it look like they've been at it with a chisel). Happy locating. 📷 Szymon Bartosz via Adobe Stock #239065395 #britishdormouse #hazeldormouse #coppicehazel #landscapearchitect #gardendesign 

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