The Colorado State Extension Office is a wealth of information for those of us in the tree care industry. Homeowners can also take advantage of the information provided by CSU Extension They have a helpful and informative website dealing with a wide range of topics. One article that I especially enjoy is about choosing trees  for your landscape that are native to Colorado (http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/Garden/07421.html). The first most obvious factor in growing trees native to Colorado is they are already naturally adapted to the climate and soils of the area. Native trees stand a much better chance of sustainability.

Now comes the tricky part in the article. Where to plant the tree, life zones, proper planting techniques start to muddy the waters. One of the issues we come up against daily is a homeowner got a deal at the local nursery 10 years ago on some trees and planted them too close to each other. Sure, it was fine when they were young but now the trees are encroaching on one another and one or more are suffering. The next thing we tend to see is a tree either in an area where there is not enough moisture or too much moisture. 

Arbor Pro offers tree planting services to resolve these issues. We work closely with Alameda Wholesale Nursery to get you the best tree to suit your needs. One of our arborists will inspect your property and give you recommendations based on soil conditions, solar exposure, and your preferences. Then, we will personally go and purchase a tree on your behalf to meet all of the criteria. The tree will be delivered to your home and we will go out and plant the tree for you. We offer a one year guarantee on the tree, so you have peace of mind. This makes more sense than investing your time and money on landscaping that may have to be removed in future years.

We have just completed a re-design of our website. We have worked to make it more user friendly and included great pictures of some of our recent work. Please tell us what you think. You can email us at evalencia@arborprotree.com. Make sure to visit often to find coupons and information to keep your trees beautiful!