Dane K. Spencer

A good example of what cannot be replicated in a monoculture can be found in our practice of silviculture. Doug Fir / Hemlock monocultures for example are devoid of soil fungi that are symbiotic if not essential health of the entire ecological system.

For instance, there exists a vole that eats only a certain type of mushroom that grows naturally…[Read more]

You’re a big fan of the bagel garden then? (wink, wink)

Agree Rob. Monocultures are never a good idea, design not withstanding. Little difference if the choice is swamp white oak or sweet gum. And the reasons for switching species seems suspect. I can picture a brilliant red sea of foliage surrounding the two tower voids. I hardly believe that would have been a distraction. Yet, their should have been…[Read more]

Rob,

Try Biological Tree Services, Tammy Kovar.

http://www.biologicaltreeservices.com

Hey James,

Good to see you here. I’ve lost a residential client because I sent them the short version of the ASLA contract. It scared them. What can you recommend in this case?