by Westchester Tree Life | Jun 6, 2018 | Tips
Summer is just around the corner in Westchester County! The summer months can surely bring unbearable heat at times which cause so many to run to their air conditioned houses. Let’s look at a way to escape the summer heat while still enjoying some...
by | Feb 4, 2016 | Featured Articles, Tips
American chestnut trees accounted for a large portion of forest specimens pre-1900’s. Once a pathogen was introduced to American chestnut trees due to the importing of Japanese chestnut trees, American chestnut trees began to disappear. Since the decline of...
by | Jan 21, 2016 | Featured Articles
Conifers are a common plant which can be found across the globe. Characterized by their unusual needle-like “leaves” and cones, conifers are easy to identify. If you were to take a quick glance into a wooded area, you would most likely see various...
by | Oct 22, 2015 | Featured Articles
There have been some interesting studies in recent years regarding the benefits of time spent walking in nature, out among the greenery. Taking a break during the day to go for a walk can improve your mood and increase your memory and attention, whether you choose to...
by | Jul 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
The American Yellowwood Tree (Cladrastis kentuckea) is a very pretty tree that’s rather uncommon in the Northeast. Although the Yellowwood is hardy to Zone 4, it is more likely found from the Southeast with a range that extends as far west as Oklahoma and south...