by Invest from the Ground Up | Feb 20, 2014 | IFGU Communities, Invest from the Ground Up in Bakersfield, Tree Planting Project, Trees
What a Successful Planting Day! February 15th was our big day for the Invest From the Ground Up Community Tree Planting Program and it was a smashing success. We had an amazing turnout with very few hiccups! The final numbers will be out next month, but it is safe to...
by Invest from the Ground Up | Feb 12, 2014 | Business, Drought, IFGU Communities, Residential, Tree Care, Trees, Urban Forestry Professionals
A couple weeks ago we shared wise watering guidelines to help our trees through the drought. This week we share even more ways you can help protect your trees from drought. Mulch trees: <Place mulch over tree roots. Mulch 2-4 inches around your trees to reduce...
by Invest from the Ground Up | Feb 5, 2014 | Drought, IFGU Communities, Residential, Tree Care, Trees, Urban Forestry Professionals
Guest Blogger: Dan Carney is a Landscape Architect and the Water Conservation Manager at Marin Municipal Water District According to the Department of Water Resources, California usually receives 75% of its annual precipitation between November and March, and in many...
by Invest from the Ground Up | Jan 29, 2014 | Business, Drought, IFGU Communities, Residential, Tree Care, Trees, Urban Forestry Professionals
As we’re sure you’ve heard, Governor Brown has now declared California in a state of emergency drought. However for those of us around the state, the cloudless sunny skies and wilting trees are already clear proof. Water is essential to life, and trees are no...
by Invest from the Ground Up | Jan 22, 2014 | Business, IFGU Communities, Residential, Tree Benefits, Trees, Urban Forestry Professionals
Here at Invest From the Ground Up, we are always talking about all that trees do for us. You may have seen our many articles and resources showing how trees help our communities in so many ways from increasing property values to reducing our stress; today we recognize...
by Invest from the Ground Up | Jan 15, 2014 | Business, IFGU Communities, Residential, Trees, Urban Forestry Professionals
Guest Blog: Bill Spiewak is a consulting arborist and owner of Bill Spiewak and Associates, a small consulting practice. He is a Board Certified Master Arborist #310B though the International Society of Arboriculture and a Registered Consulting Arborist #381 through...