During the winter, we often have to bring many of our garden plants indoors, or just let them freeze. But what do we do about trees? They won’t exactly fit into most homes, and their vast root systems make them… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Facts’ Category
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Planting Trees to Reduce Soil Erosion
Is soil erosion a huge problem in your yard? Erosion happens when water does not get absorbed into the soil, rather the soil gets carried away by heavy rain and wind that softens and loosens soil. This erosion can be… Read More
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A Guide to the Top 10 Most Popular Live Holiday Trees
Did you know that all holiday trees aren’t the same? There are a variety of options available to choose from to celebrate the holidays. Many people choose artificial trees because they last for many years, but a lot of families… Read More
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How to Choose Maple Trees to Give Your Home That Fall Feeling
It’s November and in a few weeks, we’ll all be celebrating Thanksgiving, one of the biggest holidays all year and one of the high points of the fall season. Want to make your home feel even more festive? Just choose… Read More
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Famous Trees in Popular Culture
We all know how great trees are. They increase oxygen, give us shade and shelter, and some of them even give us food. Plus, they look great even when they’re bare in the winter. Trees don’t always get the recognition… Read More
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How Trees Help Reduce the Heat Island Effect in Urban Environments
Trees provide innumerable benefits all year long, especially in summer when temperatures and UV rays are at their highest. With proper care and maintenance, trees live for hundreds of years. But what about urban environments where there aren’t as many… Read More
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Why Do Some Trees Have a High Cultural Value?
Whether trees are just something that reduces your heating and cooling bills or one of the centerpieces of your landscaping, the value that trees hold can vary wildly from person to person and culture to culture. Throughout the world, some… Read More
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Happy Arbor Day from Nelson Tree Specialist!
Today is Arbor Day in the United States! Arbor Day is an annual celebration of the role trees play in our everyday lives and promotes tree planting and care. While tree planting ceremonies have been a part of civilization since… Read More
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4 Ways Trees Increase the Value of Your Property
Owning a home is a big investment, and making a profit when selling your home is the ideal scenario. Many homeowners undertake extensive remodeling and landscaping projects in order to make their property more attractive to buyers down the line…. Read More
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The Essential Value of Trees in the World
Trees have been an important part of human existence ever since the beginning of our species. They have provided us with two of life’s most essential elements – food and oxygen – and over time have also given us shelter… Read More