What is Mil Thickness and How is it Measured?
Very simply, a mil is one-thousandth of an inch: 1 mil = 0.001 inch. It is not the same as a millimeter; 1 mil = 0.0254 millimeter. Mil is commonly…
Very simply, a mil is one-thousandth of an inch: 1 mil = 0.001 inch. It is not the same as a millimeter; 1 mil = 0.0254 millimeter. Mil is commonly…
The pre-installation meeting is one of the most important — and free! — services offered by DeepRoot. They provide an opportunity for a DeepRoot representative to meet with installing contractors…
The Silva Cell product is designed for use in the urban environment, so integrating Silva Cells and underground utilities is an important topic to us. In a previous post we…
Many people and (dare I say) authors of this blog cite energy savings as one of many benefits of healthy urban trees. But where exactly do these energy savings come…
Everyone loves the changing colors, but until recently I didn’t know why it happened. There are three primary factors that affect fall color: the length of the day/night, weather, and…
About a month ago, someone posting the following question to the ASLA group on LinkedIn: In his book Up From Roots, James Urban criticizes our profession for not knowing basic…
I have to admit that one of the things I love most about street trees is the wildlife they attract. There is something so wonderful about seeing a hummingbird zip…
As a soils guy, I have a lot of discussions with clients and colleagues about the quantity of organic matter in soil. Perhaps surprisingly, there is a lot of confusion…
As an urban trees and soils consultant, I am always looking for studies that examine how trees survive and adapt to the built environment. One of the biggest questions…
Silva Cells were installed in 2010 and 2011 at three sites (highlighted in blue) around the sides of a building as part of the WaterfronToronto revitalization project. The trees on…
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