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What a Difference Soil Volume Makes!

One of the chief advantages of the Silva Cell system is its ability to provide a robust soil environment for city trees — but why is this beneficial in the growth of healthy urban forests? Simply put, trees need adequate soil volume to properly grow: the more, the better. As we’ve discussed previously, roots are… More

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Why Investing in Mature Tree Growth is Beneficial for Cities: A Financial and Environmental Case

Introduction Trees play an invaluable role in enhancing city environments, providing everything from energy savings to climate-change mitigation. But it’s important to remember that not all urban forests are created equal — and evaluating trees by their quantity as opposed to their quality is to display a fundamental misunderstanding of city trees’ potential worth. Healthy,… More

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The Economic Value of Green Infrastructure

This post includes a number of statistics found in an in-depth study titled “Financing Green Infrastructure” published by ICMA (International City/County Management Association) in May 2022 — click here to read the report in full. Introduction As the social and environmental benefits of green infrastructure (GI) gain more and more traction among municipal project planners,… More

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Silva Cells Build Large Trees in Towns of Any Size

Introduction From New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to Wembley Stadium in London, DeepRoot has helped ensure the success of green infrastructure projects in big cities across the globe. But these high-profile initiatives are only part of our story — Silva Cells grow large trees in towns big and small, partnering with designers, engineers,… More

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An Eco-Makeover at the Former Time-Life Building

Introduction A silhouetted cutout of Don Draper, the dashing protagonist in AMC’s Mad Men, extends his arm across the back of a commemorative park bench in front of the former Time-Life Building — headquarters of the fictional Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce advertising firm in the award-winning series set in 1960s New York City. The history and cultural impact… More

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What Is Suspended Pavement?

Introduction When we talk about low-impact development and design today, the term “suspended pavement” is frequently used — but rarely defined. It’s important to understand this practice within the field of green infrastructure, so let’s examine what suspended pavement is as well as its history, uses, composition, and case studies. What is Suspended Pavement? Suspended… More

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Tree Trenches and Silva Cells: Working Together for Healthy Tree Growth

Introduction Planning a green infrastructure project is a complex endeavor with many intricate considerations — not least of which is the seemingly simple question: how will I grow big, healthy trees? Where will I plant them and how will I ensure they thrive in an urban environment? Let’s explore how tree trenches — also called… More

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How Wide Do Tree Roots Spread?

One of the most common questions posed when beginning an urban forest project is: how wide do tree roots grow? According to studies conducted by Colorado State University, most tree roots occupy an area two to four times the diameter of the crown. Other research done at Iowa State University suggests that roots may extend… More

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