Almstead Arbor Notes Fall 2014

In This Issue:

On July 20, Almstead held a Carnival to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. Employees and their families, as well as former employees, friends and business associates joined the Almstead family at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers, NY ... (more)

Soil Food Web: Building Soil The Natural Way

“Feed the soil, not the plants,” is the mantra of organic gardening. Whether you’re ardently green or just interested in a beautiful landscape, developing the soil makes sense... (more)

Staying on TRAQ

Continuing education is vital for arborists to stay at the peak of their profession. The science of arboriculture is constantly expanding its knowledge base, both in terms of what we know about trees, and about ways to keep ourselves, and our clients, safe... (more)

What to do BEFORE the Storm

As we all know, fall and winter storms can be devastating to trees. Before extreme weather arrives, you can reduce the likelihood of tree or branch failure. These failures can be damaging or fatal to the tree, but more importantly, they can be dangerous for people and property... (more)

A Letter from the CEO

2014 is an important year for us: it’s the 50th Anniversary of our company! We celebrated with a Carnival for our employees and their families as well as many others who have been important to our company’s success. In addition to thanking them, we’re also thanking many of the communities and organizations that have helped us grow, by donating, planting and caring for 50 trees... (more)