Afghan Pine
Afghan Pine
The Afghan pine (Pinus eldarica) is a true arid lands survivor that that also goes by the name Mondell pine. This tall pin...
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Irrigation Maintenance And Repair
Irrigation Maintenance and Repair
The main challenge we face growing trees in the Albuquerque area is that, well – it’s a desert. Tree...
Tree Form And Strength
Tree Form And Strength
Imagine a “typical” tree…what does it look like? Each of us will see a different image, and almost all will be ...
Ladybugs
Ladybugs
Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home…”, starts the old nursery rhyme. The rest is pretty tragic, so we won’t go there. Instead, le...
Tree Trunk Risk
Tree Trunk Risk
Trees add beauty and value to landscapes, but they can also add risk. Risk is the chance that the tree has a failure, ...
Winter Tree Assessment
Winter Tree Assessment
During the summer, a healthy tree often has so many leaves that the stem structure is hidden. In fact, arborist...
Ants In Trees
Ants In Trees
A lot of folks get concerned when they see ants crawling up into their trees. What are these critters after? Will they...
The Mighty Mulberry Tree
The Mighty Mulberry Tree
If you asked, what is the perfect large shade tree for the Albuquerque area, you might find that many local...
Insectary Plants and Beneficial Insects
Insectary Plants and Beneficial Insects
Pest insects can often be a nuisance or even a serious problem on landscape plants. While our...
Bug of the Month: Praying Mantis
Bug of the Month: Praying Mantis
Worldwide, one well-known and well-respected type of insect is the praying mantis. They feature in m...