Foothills Arborists

07/15/2024

This spring was drier than any spring since they started recording rainfall in 1893. Are your trees getting enough water?

This May/June Boulder got .71 inches of rainfall. The next lowest rainfall May/June in the last 100 years was 1977 where they got over double that amount with 1.59 inches.

Trees in Colorado generally require 2 inches of water over the entire root zone once per month. Unless your tree is completely surrounded by very well irrigated grass it may not be getting the water it needs. Read our article below for more information and a protocol on exactly how to make sure your trees will remain healthy coming into the hottest months of the year.

We are a tree care company dedicated to providing our customers on the Front Range with the highest quality service. We have one of the few Board Certified Master Arborists in Colorado on staff. With us your trees are in good hands.

07/07/2023

This is what happens when you improperly plant trees. The owner of these trees called us in to identify cause of death and replace these two spruces. The twine used to hold the root ball together during transplanting was left on the trees and girdled (cut off circulation) the tree and killed it. Fortunately we found this out and realized every single tree planted along their back fence had the same issue and we were able to solve the problem before it killed the rest of them.

07/07/2023

Two of the biggest smoke bushes (Cotinus coggygria) we have ever seen. This is the royal purple variety which you can tell by their purple leaves. Smoke bushes are one of our favorite small trees due to their beautiful color and namesake flowers which create a smoky appearance among the foliage.

07/07/2023

This tree blew over during hurricane Harvey. We used a 40 ton crane to safely remove it from the structure without causing any additional damage

04/12/2023

Maples are flowering and you know what that means! Well in case you don't we're here to fill you in. Maples in Colorado often suffer from chlorosis cased by nutrient deficiency due to alkaline soil so to keep them healthy they need your help to get the micronutrients they need. There are a few ways to tackle this problem but the easiest solution is just to spread these nutrients over the soil in the spring before they start to leaf out. Now is the time to spread those nutrients so that when its time for them to make their leaves they have all the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Our article linked below will give you all the information you need about chlorosis and how to take care of your tree properly!

If you need more help or information feel free to reach out!

Lucas Capachin
Board Certified Master Arborist RM-7913B
(720)600-2745
[email protected]

Yellow trees? In this article we discuss how to identify and treat chlorosis - a common disease affecting front range trees.

06/24/2021

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has no natural predators and will kill every untreated ash in its path. Over the last few years EAB has been found all over Boulder country and has spread to the surrounding areas. Fortunately there are treatment options and when proper treatment is done before the insects cause damage there is essentially a 100% survival rate.

Read the article below for more information or contact us about your options

FoothillsArborists.com/EAB

Lucas Capachin
Board Certified Master Arborist RM-7913B
(720)600-2745
[email protected]

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an incredibly damaging pest to North American forests. EAB was introduced from Asia, and since it has no natural predators it has killed every single untreated ash tree in its path. The insects. Ash trees are a breeding ground for the insects and can kill a tree within a f...

03/20/2021

All too often I see pesticides used improperly or excessively and the negative consequences of this can be massive. Knowing the damage these chemicals can cause will help you make better decisions.

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Pesticides are often overused or misused and the negative consequences can be devastating to non target organisms

03/12/2021

Tree growth regulators have a variety of benefits to trees from decreasing drought stress to reducing the need for pruning.

Read our article for more information and stay tuned for more weekly tree care tips!

From increased drought tolerance to decreased need for pruning PBZ is a valuable tool for arborists

03/04/2021

Have you ever wondered when is the best time to prune your trees?

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We are a tree care company dedicated to providing our customers on the Front Range with the highest quality service. We have one of the few Board Certified Master Arborists in Colorado on staff. With us your trees are in good hands.

02/25/2021

Even while dormant trees continue to grow so it's important to give them the water they need.

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Even while dormant trees continue to grow and respire so its important to give them the water they need.