Homes are where most of us live most of the time, so we want them safe and comfortable and tuned to our needs. Many technologies and sciences are involved in even the most basic home. Understanding them is the first step toward achieving an economic, efficient, and optimal living space.
Trees, and bushes and other vegetation, are the natural way to enhance the home environment. Beyond just aesthetics, trees oxygenate, humidify, and shade. Some species have pleasant aroma, attract birds and pollinators, or bear fruit. Ecologically proper care makes for easy maintenance and contributes to planetary health. And, for those so inclined, some trees are simply a joy to climb.
To present information that is accurate, tested, economical, efficient, ecological, and practical.
Science is the basis for the information presented. That means established physics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, and thermodynamics, as well as economics, sociology, and even psychology.
Unless otherwise noted, all recommendations and advice are the result of experience, empirical testing of various methods, materials, and approaches to determine what works best. Sometimes sound theory encounters practical limitations which live testing reveals.
That means economical, environmentally sound, practical, sustainable, and realistic. All factors balanced to achieve optimal quality in a reasonable way.
Long dead spruce in cluster of vegetation topped with no damage to bushes and minimal impact to driveway.
All water, whether from private well or supplied by municipality, requires some processing to achieve optimal quality. Regular routine testing determines the necessary processing.