Splintered Forest Blog

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Solutions: Safeguarding the Trees on Your Property from the Threat The threat of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has become a major issue for many residents in the Denver Metro area within the last few years. The […]

Plant Health Care and the Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle in Colorado Ash Trees From Egg to Invading:  The Full Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle The Emerald Ash Borer or more commonly referred to as EAB goes through many cycles […]

Emerald ash borer (commonly referred to as EAB) is an insect that was introduced to North America in the 1990s (native to Asia).  Due to the millions of ash trees that EAB has killed, it is now considered the most […]

Emerald ash borer, or EAB as it is commonly referred to, is an emerald green beetle that feeds on ash species of trees. What do you need to about EAB? Will this pesky little beetle harm your trees? Here’s everything […]

Spruce, Pine, Fir, and Douglas Fir Trees: A Guide to Distinguishing Evergreens Hardwoods vs Softwoods as Firewood In the realm of evergreen trees, the distinction between spruces, pines, firs, and Douglas firs may seem elusive, as they share the timeless […]

  ‘Tis the season for holiday festivities and Christmas trees!  In order to maximize the enjoyment time, many families like to put out their Christmas trees as early as possible, but if you don’t have a fake tree that means trying […]

Ash trees are a popular native tree species in the United States and are often planted as street or landscape trees. Ash trees are part of the Fraxinus genus and there are various species of ash trees in Colorado, including […]

Ways To Recycle Household Items Every year, on the April 22nd, Earth Day is held to help demonstrate and promote environmental protection. Since 1970, countries worldwide have celebrated and individuals are encouraged to participate in Earth Day activities. We feel privileged […]

When it comes to needing Denver tree services in the winter, we know that a snowstorm with lots of moisture can just as easily be followed by a weeks-long drought. It might look like your trees are hibernating—especially when they […]