Homeowner Education

Did you know that trees are 80% water by mass!

The majority of an established tree's health is going to be determined by what we do with our water hose. I want to share the basic concepts of tree physiology and practical application with you, so that you can enjoy the personal benefits that come with caring for trees.

Read through the topics below. This is not an exhaustive list; I can cater tree care instruction to whatever your needs may be. Because I can think of no greater joy than to plant, nurture, and care for the tree(s) you live with every day.

• Tree Watering
  • ​Soil Dynamics
  • Managing Soil Moisture
• Tree Planting
  • Site Selection
  • Tree Selection
  • Planting Methods
  • Planting Depth
  • Mulch Beds
  • After Care
• Building an Orchard
  • Site Selection
  • Tree Selection
  • Pollinator Gardens
  • Holistic Approaches to Disease Management
• Tree Pruning
  • Pruning Tools
  • Safe Practices and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Pruning Philosophy 
    • Why we prune
    • What we prune
    • When we prune
    • How we prune
  • Fruit Tree Pruning
  • Young Tree Training
  • Disease Identification and Reduction through Pruning

*** It is recommended that pruning of large trees is contracted to insured and competent Arborists. But I can share with you how to select that professional and collaborate with them to achieve the proper pruning specifications. 

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