Petrified wood results when time and mineralization replace organic material in trees, turning them to stone. The above photo is from the late Triassic epoch approximately 230 million years ago. Petrified forests are found world wide, and most sites are protected by...
Well folks, unfortunately it looks like we’re headed for another wildfire summer. We are now under a provincial state of emergency as wildfires grow, forcing evacuations and alerts. There are several things you can do as a property owner to suppress the possibility of...
It’s important to assess and manage insect invasions before they kill the tree, adding fuel to wildfire conditions. Left unchecked, invasive pests spread to other trees, resulting in widespread damage to urban forests. Boring insects attack a wide range of species...
When do cherry trees bloom and produce fruit? Cherry trees are one of the first fruit trees of the season to flower. Blossom dates are mid April to early May, filling the air with fragrance. When possible, Vancouver hosts a cherry blossom festival in April featuring...
Hard landscaping, or hardscaping, uses the heavy-duty components of landscaping such as stone, masonry, brick, and wood. Hardscaping includes landscape architecture and the construction of solid outdoor furniture and popular backyard-paradise additions like pergolas...
