Big Trees Inc Assists In Long Distance Tree Transplant

Big Trees Inc Helps Transplant Weeping Sequoia Tree From Washington State To Utah

SEATTLE, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/) a tree transplant company and tree nursery in the Seattle area, recently took on a part of a long-distance tree transplant across four states, from the Puget Sound to Salt Lake City. The company was hired by a private homeowner to help in taking a large Weeping Sequoia tree from a nursery in the Southern Puget Sound Area, Washington to their property in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The company was contacted by a customer of a nursery who had found a large Weeping Sequoia tree, 22’ tall and 11” caliper, and wanted the tree transplanted to their property in Utah. The tree had been growing in the nursery for some decades, but despite the concerns over removing the tree and preserving the tree’s soil conditions the removal process was successful. According to Todd Holmes, Project Manager at Big Trees Inc who oversaw the procedure: “In spite of general concerns about the Sequoia’s soil conditions and logistics of getting it out of its long held position in the nursery, everything went exceptionally well and the tree was loaded out in good form.” The company then loaded the tree onto a large container semi-truck which proceeded to take the tree to Utah. The tree will be unloaded and handled by the customer’s landscaping team upon arrival on the property in Utah.

Nancy Penrose, owner of Big Trees Inc, stated: “We were very happy to see the tree off successfully. Sometimes there’s concern about moving a big tree which has been rooted for so long, and this was a big one as far as weeping trees go. It isn’t a job you would give to anyone but a professional tree transplanting contractor or company. The tree did fine and we expect it will have a long and happy life when it reaches its new home.”

Nancy Penrose is the owner of Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com), located in Snohomish, WA, in the Seattle area. The company is one of the largest tree nurseries in the Seattle area with over 120,000 trees available in over 300 varieties. They not only can deliver young trees but also mature trees in a wide range of sizes. Some types of trees available include spring flowering, deciduous, evergreen, and privacy trees. The company also does tree transplanting including large trees. Their blog can be seen at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/

Causes of Unhealthy Trees

By Nancy Penrose

There are many factors that can impact a tree’s health, including the environment, stress, improper maintenance and care, pests, injury and disease. In the beginning stages of a decline, it may not be obvious that the tree is in poor health.

Symptoms of an unhealthy tree can include:

* Poor (stunted) or no growth
* The premature dropping of leaves
* Early ripening
* Localized areas of decay
* Wilting
* A decline in the volume of leaves
* Leaf defects
* Pest infestation
* Trunk or branch abnormalities
* Loss of color

A tree will have difficulty developing if it cannot adapt to its surrounding environment. This can include poor soil conditions, soil compaction, improper drainage, insufficient light, too much light and high temperatures. Every tree species has an ideal growing environment. Make sure any trees you purchase are suitable for the location where they will be planted.

Trees can also become damaged from pollution as well as herbicides that have drifted in the wind from other areas.

Environmental problems can also cause tree stress, which can result in dieback and leaf loss. Insufficient water is another reason for tree stress, particularly in young trees. Large trees have bigger root systems, which makes it easier for them to withstand insufficient water or a drought. Tree stress may not be immediately apparent. Sometimes many months can go by before the tree shows any obvious signs of stress.

When a tree is under stress, it is more prone to disease and pest infestation. In the Pacific Northwest, this can include aphids, root weevils, leafrollers, spider mites, codling moth, and many other types of insects that will borrow into the tree or feed on it. Leafrollers, for example, are the larvae of various types of moths that use the leaves of a tree for protection and food after they hatch.

Other diseases include blight and root rot. Blight comes from fungi or bacteria. Trees with blight will turn brown and eventually die. Root rot is another disease that can damage and even kill trees. It is caused by fungal pathogens as well, and can be very difficult to detect. If the root rot is extensive, the tree may look unhealthy, have crown dieback and foliage discoloration. Root rot can be a symptom of poor drainage or two much water.

Trees can also experience a decline from improper maintenance, such as a lack of pruning, too much watering and insufficient nutrition.

Trees can be injured from bad pruning. Other common causes of injury are lawnmowers, weeders and foot traffic near the tree’s roots. Trees can also be damaged during remodeling or construction if they are left on the site, or from animals like deer who eat tree bark. They can also be injured while moving trees or if a transplanted tree.

Providing an optimum growing environment is the best way to ensure a tree’s survival. If a tree is doing poorly, consult a big trees specialist. Getting help from a professional may help save the tree. A big trees supplier or professional tree transplanter can also remove trees that become too sick or damaged.

Susan Mary Malone Advises Authors On The Ending Of A Book

Developmental Editor Discusses the Climax of a Novel and the Ways to Do It Right

DALLAS, TX: Susan Mary Malone, (http://www.maloneeditorial.com/) developmental editor and award winning book author, recently released an article detailing how to properly write the ending of a book, or the climax. Ms. Malone has assisted over 40 authors to get published through traditional publishers, in addition to having had six of her own works published.

The article discusses the purpose of the ending of a story and goes over several points on how an author can do it right or wrong, with illustrative examples and analysis. She says: “It doesn’t matter in what genre you’re writing, whether Fantasy or Horror, Romance or Literary, Mainstream or Christian. This is the crux of your novel, where everything comes together, although not in a tied-up sort of way—that’s for the next section, denouement and resolution. But where all of the action and discovery, all of the angst and trials and tribulations and self-realization and, well, everything, merges into one big giant fat boom. That doesn’t necessarily mean the boom is actually a bomb going off, though such may happen. It can be running the final race, attacking the enemy, surging over the falls in a hand-made boat, staring that bottle of bourbon smack in the eye and pouring it out. It’s the culmination of everything you’ve led your reader up to for seventy-plus-thousand words. It’s the raison d’etre for why said reader has followed your folks all this time.”

The full text can be read online on her website: http://www.maloneeditorial.com/blog/structure-and-the-novel-the-climax/

Ms. Malone stated: “I truly enjoy imparting the tricks of the trade I’ve gleaned in my writing career. Seeing new authors succeed in the field and get into publication is a very special thing, but they don’t all know the specifics of the field they’re launching into. It’s more than just knowing the format of how to send a manuscript to a novel editor or having an ‘in’ in the industry. The first thing an author has to know and know well is how basically to write a story! I sincerely hope many authors find the article useful in constructing the ending of their book.”

Susan Mary Malone has worked as a freelance editor since 1993, with a BS in Political Science and minors in English and Journalism. Her client list includes NY Times Bestsellers, Essence Bestsellers and books featured in Publishers Weekly. She is also an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction herself. She participates as a speaker in literary conferences such as the Harriett Austin Writer's Conference (at the University of Georgia), the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, the SouthWest Writer's Conference, and the East Texas Writer’s Guild, among others. Her full biography and featured list of published authors can be viewed at http://www.maloneeditorial.com

Severe California Droughts Will Cause Foundation Problems

Home Foundations Will Be Affected By Droughts as Soil Moisture Drops

LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc., (http://julianconstruction.com/) a foundation repair specialist company in Southern California, recently issued a warning to homeowners that the 2014 California droughts will affect the foundations of many homes in California. The extreme droughts will affect the soil of many homes’ foundations.

Homeowners are advised to be on the watch for indications of foundation problems, and arrange a foundation inspection by a qualified inspector at the first sign of trouble.

Mark Cowin, director of the state Department of Water Resources, stated: “The time has come to protect drinking water and wisely divide the little water left in the state's reservoirs among cities, farms and nature. We're not in a developing crisis, this is a current crisis. Everyone will get less water this year."

Shawn Kyles, chief home inspector of Julian Construction, stated: “Unfortunately, California is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts on record. The situation is so severe, Governor Jerry Brown recently declared a drought emergency. The lack of rain will cause the moisture content in soil throughout the state to decrease. As the drought continues, homeowners may find themselves with new and unexpected foundation issues.”

Julian Construction strongly recommends that at the first sign of abnormality in a home’s foundation, the homeowner schedule a foundation inspection. For a list of common indications of foundation problems, read more at: http://julianconstruction.com/new-year-foundation-checklist/

Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, stated: “In these conditions we have to be even more careful than usual. We have never had such a long and dry drought, so we don’t fully know the effect it will have on the California soil, and thus what effect it will have on home foundations. We can only wait and see as the season passes.”

Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com. You can see tips and advice about home foundations on their blog, at http://julianconstruction.com/blog/

Water Constitutes Single Greatest Threat To Home Foundation

Water Leaks and Drastic Changes in Soil Moisture a Threat to Home Foundations

LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc., (http://julianconstruction.com/) a foundation repair and foundation construction company based in Los Angeles, is advising home owners to be extra careful of water leaks, seepages and other causes of water damage in a home which can affect a home’s foundation.

The company urges homeowners to schedule a foundation inspection by a qualified inspector at the first sign of danger, and to be on the watch for water in a home to prevent the foundation problems before they occur. The company released an article recently detailing a few of the factors to watch for that can be caused by water damage: http://julianconstruction.com/water-a-foundations-worst-enemy/

Shawn Kyles, Julian Construction’s chief building inspector, stated: “Water is a leading cause of foundation damage and one of its worst enemies. It can ruin your foundation through interior moisture build-up and pooling. The water can come from many sources, such as broken pipes, appliances and clogged sinks or toilets. It can also enter your home through cracks, or gaps in windows or doors. If downspouts aren’t kept clean, water can build up on the roof and drip down the walls and into the basement. Once inside your home, it can cause the wood in crawl spaces to decay. It can also create an environment where mold can grow, which may lead to wood rot. A wet crawl space, or even one that smells musty, should be inspected immediately by a qualified foundation repairs professional to determine if there are any foundation problems.”

Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, Inc., stated: “Our nearly 20 years of experience in the field as a foundation contractor has shown water to be the worst offender in damaging home foundations. More than any other threat to a foundation, water damage shows up again and again as the most common. There are so many ways for it to get into a home’s structure and some of them are not even widely known. We hope the information here helps make homeowners more aware of the danger from water damage on a home’s foundation.”

Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com. You can see tips and advice about home foundations on their blog, at http://julianconstruction.com/blog/

Giving Patients an Insight into the Workings of Stem Cell Therapy

HeartCell.org Launches Online Glossary to Enlighten Patients on the Basics of Stem Cell Research and Therapy

Los Angeles – HeartCell (http://www.heartcell.org), a free informational resource guide for cardiac cell therapy, has launched an online glossary to assist patients to understand the technical information of how stem cells work. This includes terminology that a practitioner may take for granted, but which must be cleared up specifically by a patient who wishes to really understand the treatment which may benefit him.

The glossary, on the web at http://www.heartcell.org/what-is-a-stem-cell/stem-cell-terms/, explains the key definitions of stem cell treatment and covers such things as the different types of stem cells, which of these are actually used in cardiac cell therapy, and where are stem cells found in the body. Although not an exhaustive rundown of all technical terminology in the whole field, the glossary covers the most important definitions and enables readers to better understand more technical descriptions they may wish to read.

Two other pages on HeartCell.org complement the basic understanding imparted by the glossary: a description of the history of stem cell research and therapy, and an article specifically addressed to the common confusion between embryonic stem cell research and adult stem cell therapy. (Adult stem cell therapy involves no damage to embryos, and has had clinical successes demonstrated for some applications, unlike embryonic stem cells.) With this basic knowledge under their belt, patients will be much better informed and more able to make a correct decision about stem cell therapy.

“Patient testimonials and clinical trials show that stem cell therapy can make improvements in cases where traditional medicine has only limited effects,” says the founder of HeartCell.org. “It is our intent to make this field familiar to heart disease patients so they can make informed decisions and reap the benefits available through trial-tested cellular procedures. We stand ready to help in your search for information or recommended clinics.”

To read the glossary of terms and other facts about stem cells, visit http://www.heartcell.org/what-is-a-stem-cell/stem-cell-terms/ To read a brief history of stem cell research, visit http://www.heartcell.org/what-is-a-stem-cell/history-of-stem-cells/ To read about the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells, visit http://www.heartcell.org/what-is-a-stem-cell/embryonic-vs-adult-stem-cells-the-controversy/ To contact HeartCell.org for recommendations of clinics or for suggestions for your further research, email info@heartcell.org.

HeartCell.org does not give out medical advice and none of the information contained in it should be construed to be such. HeartCell.org makes no claims that stem cell treatment, nor any medical treatment, is a cure for any illness, disease or malady. HeartCell.org is strictly informational in nature and exists to help others research and better understand the possible benefits that can be derived from the safe, proper and effective use of stem cells.

Helping Patients Learn About Stem Cells' Bright Future

HopeCell.org Launches Online Stem Cell Glossary to Help Patients Understand this Promising Field of Research

Los Angeles – HopeCell (www.hopecell.org), a free informational guide on stem cell therapy, has launched an online glossary to assist patients in their search for workable treatments and to help them understand the technical information of how stem cells work.

The glossary, on the web at http://www.hopecell.org/what-stem-cell/stem-cell-glossary/, explains key definitions for the subject of stem cell therapy and clarifies such things as the different types of stem cells and where stem cells are found. Although not yet an exhaustive index of terminology, what sets this glossary apart is its use of simple language, without any assumption that the reader will have some form of medical training.

“When I first heard of stem cell treatment, I had a lot of research to do,” says Cass, a stem cell patient success and the co-founder of HopeCell.org. “I wanted to know all about stem cells, and there weren't too many resources that explained the subject clearly and simply, without requiring other research just to understand what I was reading.” As Cass was on frequent dialysis and had doctors' advising getting a kidney transplant, she had a high interest in finding an alternate solution. She soon found a provider of kidney stem cell therapy that suited her needs and successfully underwent the treatment.

“Having had such success with my treatment, I wanted to bring hope to other patients who are in the position I was in. That's why I co-founded HopeCell.org. This glossary represents an important step for patients looking for solutions—the step of gaining an understanding of what options are available, and how the potentials of stem cell treatment may apply to their situation.”

Besides the glossary, HopeCell.org has two other pages specifically addressed to education of patients. One describes briefly the history of stem cell research and treatment. The other addresses a common confusion between embryonic stem cell research and adult stem cell therapy.

“I will never tell you a stem cell treatment will cure you, but I think it’s important to know there are new, safe choices out there that may assist in your well-being,” says Cass. “For me, when I was on dialysis, I needed hope. That is what my stem cell research did for me—it gave me hope that I might find a way to improve my health. Understanding stem cells potential and what they are being used for will help others find that same hope, too.”

To view the stem cell glossary of terms, visit http://www.hopecell.org/what-stem-cell/stem-cell-glossary/ To read Cass's story, visit http://www.hopecell.org/my-story/ To contact Cass at HopeCell with any questions or to get suggestions for your further research or treatment, visit http://www.hopecell.org/contact-me/