It is winter in Canada. This year seems to be a particularly cold one too, if you are to believe the newspaper’s reports. Sure, there might be a few new record lows getting noted, but need I remind you that it’s WINTER. It gets cold in these parts! Put on a few layers and keep… Read more »
Tag: root systems
The Challenges of an Urban Tree
The life of an urban tree in today’s day and age is a challenging one. Gone are the days of clean air and fresh water as a given. Space is often limited, be it for a tree’s canopy or root system. Even available soil is not always rich with nutrients. Yet we demand much from our… Read more »
A Root in the Grass
The weather report suggests that we might see some sunshine over the long weekend. Wow-wee, long time coming! It will be a blessing to feel some sun on our faces, but I know that the sunshine will also mean something else – yard work. Ah, I can hear the drone of lawnmowers already. Before you… Read more »
The Rebirth of Spring
The birds are back. Looking to the skies this week, the CLC team has seen Whistler swans, Snow Geese, Red Wing Blackbirds and Killdeer. While Robins were scarce last week, a few have been spied in the past few days. Before you know it, we will be able to hear frogs singing and the crickets will start soon after. And even though Canada Geese… Read more »