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My articles page is the place where I have written about most aspects of arboriculture in Calgary. Everything in an arborists' trade, from tree care, trimming and pruning, arbor care, and even being a tree doctor. There are over 150 separate tree resource articles arranged alphabetically. Whether it's, "a mindset for healthy trees" all the way through to "yellow leaves", most of the important aspects of Calgary tree care are included. Have a look, prairie hardy fruit trees, selecting evergreens, tons on planting and pruning, please enjoy this free resource.

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Conifer Shrubs

Details: Written by Kevin R. Lee Kevin R. Lee; Published: 24 October 2020 24 October 2020

Most genera of conifers have smaller forms, many of which are cultivated varieties, plants that do not usually occur in nature, but have been given a helping hand through various breeding methods.

(Photo credit: Picea abies 'Nidiformis', 2014" by F.D. Richards, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.)

When Should a Tree Be Removed?

Details: Written by Kevin R. Lee Kevin R. Lee; Published: 24 October 2020 24 October 2020

There comes a time when it's best for the look of the garden and, what's more important, for safety's sake, to remove a failing tree.

Trees and Their Interactions with Other Organisms

Details: Written by Kevin R. Lee Kevin R. Lee; Published: 04 October 2020 04 October 2020

The idea that you would have a garden outside, living and thriving, and that it would have no forms of life present other than the plants you have chosen, is not only impossible but ignores how gardens work.

Fallen autumn leaf resting on spruce tree branch

Needle Casts of Spruce

Details: Written by Kevin R. Lee Kevin R. Lee; Published: 09 September 2020 09 September 2020

There are several types of fungal needle casts in zone 3. The two most common are Rhizopharea, which targets Colorado spruce, and Isthmiella which targets white spruce.