Falling and Felling Edition Leaving the Leaves? It’s harder than it sounds and also easier than you think. Dig into the trend and learn how to make it work for… Read More »Arbutus Quarterly Newsletter: Fall 2023
Summer Soils Edition Learn about the fungi in the wood wide web and how this can help support soil health. We also focus on Summer Tree Care including tips for… Read More »Arbutus Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2023
Did you know that high stress levels can compromise your immune system? By reducing these levels, your body’s natural defense system is able to work its magic. Trees release oils… Read More »Take a “forest bath”
Generally, trees should sit about 15 feet away from a house. Some large species need a little more room while smaller species can be a bit closer. If the tree… Read More »How close should a tree be to your house?
A mature tree can add $1,000 to $10,000 to the value of your home, reduce your heating and cooling bills, clean the air, improve your attitude, and help your curb… Read More »7 tips for buying a home with large trees
Satellite imagery has become the biggest tool for counting the world’s trees. A recent survey showed that a part of the Sahara “where no one would expect to find many… Read More »Surprise trees in the Sahara Desert
Scientists and environmentalists urge us to see the plants in our gardens as part of nature and not just exterior decoration to be kept as pristine as possible. Native trees… Read More »Find native trees and plants for your yard
As a tree grows and its branches and roots expand, the area around it can become a barren wasteland. The tree roots quickly soak up all available water and do… Read More »10 tips for planting under trees
Botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger recommends that people living on the West Coast “should hug the broad-leafed and cinnamon-coloured Arbutus tree (Arbutus menzeisii), especially in April or May”. That’s when it produces… Read More »Hugging the Arbutus tree
