This has certainly been an uncharacteristically cold and rainy October! With the dingy weather, it can be easy to stay cooped up and forget about the beautiful changes of the season. But don’t starve your senses of the exquisite Illinois landscaping around you– the winter months are quickly approaching! Thriving this season, and painting the scene in shades of crimson are the Autumn Blaze Maple, and October Glory Red Maple. The Emerald Lustre Norway Maple splashes a bit of golden green across the countryside, flanked by the rich orange hues of the Majesty Sugar Maple, and deep greens of the Fall Fiesta Maple. (more…)
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Fall Illinois Landscaping: Enjoy the Fleeting Beauty
Friday, October 30th, 2009Illinois Lanscaping Techniques: How to Prune a Tree
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009At some point during the fall season, your mom and dad always headed outside to prune their Illinois landscaping features. But, what exactly were they pruning and why? Mom and dad were, in fact, pruning the trees. A tree may need pruning for many reasons: to remove diseased or storm-damaged branches, to think the crown to permit new growth and better air circulation; to reduce the height of a tree; the remove obstructing lower branches; or to shape a tree. (more…)
Parkway Trees: Helping your Home Stay Sturdy
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Whether you’re landscaping a brand new yard or revamping your existing space, finding sturdy and attractive trees is a definite priority during Illinois landscaping projects. Although it’s always important to have an eclectic assortment, establishing the strength of your home should be at the top of your landscaping to-do list. At iTrees.com, we offer a wide selection of parkway trees, all of which would be a powerful addition to your lawn. (more…)
