A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship.
But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves.
No wonder the hills and groves were God's first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.
John Muir
If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen.
~Henry David Thoreau
Winter is usually a slower business period for arborists, so if you have trees or shrubs that need trimming or removal, this is a good time to have it done. For best results, it's important to hire a certified arborist who is fully insured. Get referrals from other gardeners, or check the yellow pages of your phone book under Arborist or Tree Service. These professionals also offer assistance with improving tree health.
