Big Trees Inc. Installs Large Trees For Military Base In WA

Re-Foliation Project At Joint Lewis-McChord Military Base Is A Success

SEATTLE, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree nursery and tree transplant specialist company servicing the Seattle area, recently completed a re-foliation project at the Joint Lewis McChord Military Base near Tacoma, Washington.

The project was concerned with some invasive brush and brambles that had overrun a sector of what is otherwise an arboretum of beautiful and old trees located on the base. Big Trees Inc. arrived on the site and after assessment of the situation transplanted and installed 9 large trees, from 20’ Grand Firs and Maple Trees to 14’ Deador Cedars. The project and installation took 2 days, utilizing truck, forklift and tree spade operations to ensure proper placement of all trees. After initial installation a landscape company, Total Landscape Corporation, took over in overseeing that the trees thrive in their new environment and will be around for all to view for years to come.

Big Trees Inc. founder Ross Latham stated “The whole project went very well, we’re pleased with the result. When we can not only repair a problem someone is having with a landscape but make it look better than it did before, then we know we’ve done our job. They were really happy with the trees as well, and we know the trees will be well cared for. This was a pretty big job, we even had to get out our famous tree spade, but it’s all in a day’s work.”

Ross Latham 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 up to large trees. Their blog can be seen at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/

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Big Trees Inc. Rescues Old Neighborhood Lion’s Head Maple

Old Tree Rescued From Construction Project in Mt. Baker Neighborhood

SEATTLE, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/) a tree nursery and tree transplant specialist company servicing the Seattle area, recently rescued an old Lion’s Head Maple tree from a construction project. The tree was rescued for the Mt. Baker neighborhood.

Construction was beginning in the Mt. Baker neighborhood which threatened a very important tree, an old Lion’s Head Maple tree. The Lion’s Head Maple is a large tree with burgundy wood and bright crinkled and thickly textured green leaves in the spring. Its leaves turn deep green in the summer, and then in the fall its display is a rich crimson that can hold for weeks. The client, rather than lose the tree, sought a tree transplant specialist. Big Trees Inc. assessed the situation, was able to retrieve the tree without damage, and will transplant the tree back once construction is completed, thus ensuring their client not lose this prominent and valuable Japanese Maple tree.

Big Trees Inc., Ross Latham, commented on the project: “It was very good to help a town to keep one of its respected trees. When they approached us with it we could at once see why they wanted to preserve it. The Lion’s Head Maple is a very significant tree and quite a majestic public display year-round, so it’s understandable that they would want a tree transplant specialist with professionals bringing years of experience to bear. The project went very well, we look forward to working with Mt. Baker again in the future if they ever have need.”

Ross Latham 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 up to large trees. Their blog can be seen at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/

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Three Steps To Overcoming Writer’s Bloc

By Susan Mary Malone

Got writer’s bloc? As folks in rural Texas say, we’re a’gin it. 

Okay, so that’s somewhat flip. But the truth is that here, we don’t allow it. Don’t believe in it.  Don’t succumb. It’s one of the few things that will get you whipped into shape from this office.

Yes, many, many folks have huge problems with writer’s bloc.  I hear about it every day.   And it does exist, as do a plethora of psychological problems and neuroses. And rest assured, that’s all this is — a neurosis.  We all know the origins of it by now: fear of failure (or success); fear of not being ‘good enough’ (or of believing your work is so much better than what’s being published); of thinking the first draft as to be absolutely perfect (any 12-steppers out there want to respond to this one?)  Or a host of other deep-seated lies of the ego.

As any artist who’s been practicing a craft will attest, the biggest hurdle to producing beautiful work is to get the ego out of the way.  That, in turn, lets true creativity and artistry bubble up from the deep unconscious, where we plug into that numinous quality of beauty, from which all art originates.  As Keats said, “Beauty is truth, truth beauty, – that is all / Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” So, problem solved.

Okay, there I go being flip again.  But far too much emphasis is given to avoiding writer’s bloc, and what a terrible malady it is to suffer through.  Because this is one of those instances -- for certain — where the more focus you give it, the bigger a beast it grows to be.  Especially for a monster that does not, in reality, even exist (except front and center in that dastardly ego). 

As any scribe who’s been at this long knows, writing is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.  It’s all about the work.  And there’s only one way to accomplish that: butt in chair, fingers on keyboard. 

I have one prescription for my writers when suffering from this made-up malady, and it’s failsafe. Works every time.  Might not the first day, or the second.  But if you don’t give up on the process, it will work.

Step One: Carve out a time every day to write.  Yikes! That sounds like work.  Where is all the glamour of being Hemingway? (Note: he wrote every day, even if it was just a paragraph).  Tough real-life schedule?  Four AM has always been a favorite time of mine . . .

Step Two: Sit your butt in that chair every day at your appointed time. No matter what.  Unless your hair is one fire or your child is in the hospital, I don’t want to hear why you can’t.  Just do it. 

Step Three: Write.  Cat got your fingers?  That’s fine.  Sit there.  Write the yellow pages.  Write why your husband / boyfriend / sister is a first-rate crumb and doesn’t understand you. I don’t care what you write, just write. 

This is the key to the kingdom.  I have yet to find the writer plagued with horrid bloc who after doing this for three days, didn’t find himself back to work on the novel, short story, memoir, etc. (And conversely, I can always tell when someone wimps out and cheats. I have my ways.   Something about making those fingers work is kinda like the motion of the ocean for a child in a car — it puts your conscious mind (ego) into a lull and voila!  Out comes art (or a dream, if you’re in the car, which in essence is part and parcel of the same thing).  

Julia Cameron in Finding Water recommends writing morning pages every day.  A stream-of-consciousness set of pages first thing in the morning that just lets all your demons out — many of which you didn’t even know were there.  While I don’t do that, I like the idea of it.   If writer’s bloc has set in, however, do this. 

A few additional notes here as well.

Most importantly, forget caring about this first draft.  Stop it. I order you.  Doesn’t matter if it’s the worst schlock you’re ever seen, and wouldn’t even let your cat eat it.  Nothing in a first draft is permanent.  Not even that lovely line you’re so amazed came out of you (half the time even those end up on the editing-room floor as well).  First drafts don’t matter. 

Let yourself go.  Let your fingers go.  Quit thinking!  This is the creative stage, and we’re trying to get you, the you of the ego, out of the way.  Just write. If your goal is to write for forty-five minutes every morning, and you end up with one well-written line, wow!  Give yourself a big pat on the back from me. That’s the entire point in a nutshell.  Go have a nice cup of coffee and watch the sunrise.

And tomorrow, you can build upon that line . . .

 

About Susan Mary Malone

With a BS in Political Science and minors in English and Journalism, Susan Mary Malone's professional background includes working as an editor, columnist and reporter for newspapers and magazines. In business since 1993, her edited books have been featured in Publishers Weekly, and won numerous awards.

Her clients include NY Times Bestselling author Mary B. Morrison, and Essence Bestselling author Naleighna Kai. Other notable edited books include: The Things I Could Tell You (Jeremy Woodson was nominated for an NAACP Literary award); O'Brien's Desk (a Publishers Weekly Spring Pick to Watch); Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party (made into a Hallmark film), among many others.

With many published works to her credit, Editor Susan Mary Malone applies her skills at editing books to her own book writing, and those of her clients. Susan's success as an award-winning book author of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as her short stories, is highlighted in the list of her works at http://www.maloneeditorial.com/Malone.htm .

She also participates as speaker at many literary conferences, including the Harriett Austin Writer's Conference (at the University of Georgia), the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, the SouthWest Writer's Conference, and the upcoming Golden Triangle Writer's Conference, among others.

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Susan Mary Malone To Speak At Lexicon Writers Conference

Developmental Editor Susan Mary Malone Speaking At Writers Conference In July
 
DALLAS, TX: Susan Mary Malone, (http://www.maloneeditorial.com/) developmental editor and published author, will speak at the Lexicon Writers Conference in Denton, Texas. The conference commences on July 21st and goes through the weekend at the Best Western Premier and the Hilton Garden Inn.   

The Lexicon Writers Conference was established to assist, promote and educate writers in all genres and fields, including fiction, non-fiction, screenplay writing, graphic novels and others. Published and unpublished writers are welcome, and one and all meet with established authors, literary agents, publishers, editors, and marketing experts.
 
The conference will feature a number of prominent members in the literary field. Ms. Malone will be speaking specifically on the subject of “The Arc of the Storyline.”
 
Further details regarding the conference will be released by the hosts as the day of the event approaches. Their website is http://lexi-conwritersconference.com/
 
Ms. Malone stated, “I’m very much looking forward to the conference. You meet so many new faces in the literary field, and it’s really heartwarming to see. It’s going to be a really great event.”
 
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

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Aero & Marine Tax Pros Win Tax Exemption For New Client

Real Estate Professional Helped To Obtain Sales Tax Exemption On Plane

SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, a professional tax firm specializing in sales tax exemption for aircraft and marine vessels in California, has assisted a real estate company in the Bay area in procuring a sales tax exemption from the California Board of Equalization on the purchase of their airplane.

The real estate professional, John Adams, was very pleased with the exemption. “Because I am involved in residential rental real estate, the aircraft opened up small-town markets that I otherwise would not have been able to take advantage of. Now I can get into my plane and fly directly in rather than have to fly to a major town and work out the logistics, as a lot of the smaller towns are off the beaten track.”

“Working with Aero & Marine Tax Professionals went just great. They laid out a complete package for me to follow. I was able to do every step required. I had to answer some questions, and the State pushed back a couple times, but because of the complete documentation they had me get together I was able to answer all questions. You could say that after going through the process, I fully understand that I could not have gone through this on my own. And of course I would recommend them to others as well,” concluded Adams.

The president and founder of Aero & Marine Tax Pros, Mr. Tom Alston, stated “It was great working with John, and we were really happy with the end result. There are lots of good people out there who can benefit from learning more about the tax codes they live under before buying an aircraft or marine vessel. There are people who are paying too much for taxes, and it’s totally possible to legally avoid paying sales tax on an aircraft or vessel purchase. That’s what we’re here for.”

Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid sales tax, specifically how to avoid aircraft tax and vessel tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax. Their blog can be seen at http://aeromarinetaxpros.typepad.com.

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BigTreeSupply.com: Tree Survival For The Summer

by Ross Latham

One of the biggest worries of homeowners for their yards is “Are the trees in my yard going to survive this summer?” (We’ll talk some more in a later article about the other big worry of homeowners: winter)

You’ve just finished planting a new tree as the centerpiece to your yard. After all, early spring is the perfect time to plant for the optimum growth of your trees. And in late spring your hard work will have paid off. But now comes summer, and new needs for your trees. Surviving that first summer is especially key for trees, and is, of course, still important in years ahead.

Fortunately it’s just a matter of proper maintenance and any tree can beat the heat. It’s only a matter of understanding a few essentials and one can have healthy trees that last the year round.

First let’s cover soil. You need to take a look to see what type of soil you have and then take steps to improve it on a gradient. If the soil you have is mostly clay then aeration will help provide oxygen needed for optimum plant health. In general trees do not need as much fertilizer as do lawns, but in our generally high pH soils, nutrients, such as nitrogen, iron, zinc and manganese, can be added. You can gain a clue to the soil quality if you note the color of leaves and needles. If they look sickly or light colored, that is a clue that additional nutrients may be in order. If you’re concerned about soil health you might consider having your soil tested. Also, different soil types require different amounts of irrigation. Clay soils will typically need less water because they hold it, than say a sandy or loamy based soil.

Now, of course a big one is water. This is very evident with newly planted trees. They possess a smaller percentage of their original roots and they have to be closely monitored and watered carefully. During extended periods of drought even large established trees need to be watered. A single, large tree can transpire (to give off vapor containing waste products through the stomata of plant tissue) more than 100 gallons of water on a typical summer day.

A few pointers: don't assume you are watering a tree when you are watering your lawn. Most of the water may go to the lawn, which has many roots competing with tree roots. Thatch in the lawn acts to repel water, and different soil types make water penetration very difficult in many cases. Soaker hoses and drip systems can be useful tools for applying water to dry soil. You should water an area at least as wide as the branch spread, but well established trees often have extensive root systems that extend far beyond the tips of the branches and will benefit from water applied to the soil outside the branch spread as well. Root feeding/watering probes are useful tools for irrigating trees as long as they are not inserted into the soil deeper than 12 inches and are moved frequently.

A few cautions: As a rule of thumb, soil needs to be moist to between 12 to 18 inches of depth for most trees and shrubs. Watering too frequently can also kill trees. Always check the moisture status of the soil around your tree before watering (use a hand trowel or soil probe). If possible, avoid applying chemically softened water to trees. Frequent use of softened water may harm soil structure and injure trees.

Next let’s cover mulch. The purpose of mulch is to conserve moisture and suppress weeds around the tree. Ironically the opposite of these are its cons, as in certain mulches can bring about weed problems (if there are any weed seedlings in the mulch) or block moisture if it’s put on too heavily. I always advise homeowners to apply mulch with caution, never allow the mulch to pile up on the trunk. Keep all mulch clear of the trunk flare at the base. 90% of the time it can do what’s wanted, but you have to take care that you don’t suffocate the tree. Organic mulch is generally better, inorganic mulches tend to sink in small traces into the soil. Organic mulches decompose naturally.

These are a few pointers to set you in the right direction. If your trees have more trouble than this surviving the summer then contact a tree care specialist to come out and take a look at it. The problem might not be the heat, there are tree diseases out there and there could be other factors plaguing city trees. But the above should cover a majority of cases. Then you can beat the heat yourself by sitting in the shade of your tree with a cool drink in hand.

Authur bio:
Ross Latham is owner of Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com) in Snohomish, WA, one of the largest Seattle tree nurseries (see inventory at http://bigtreesupply.com/sales-inventory/), specializing in tree transplanting. Visit us at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/

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Skin Care News: Can You Protect Yourself Against Eczema?

New Shielding Lotion Protects Your Skin From the Itch of Eczema

What is the underlying cause of eczema?
Eczema is a chronic skin disease characterized by dry, itchy, inflamed skin caused by an allergic immune response with in the skin. While there is no cure for the condition, understanding the causes and finding the right skin care treatment product can greatly reduce the occurrence of symptomatic outbreaks.The underlying cause of eczema is now believed to be a defective skin barrier. Your skin barrier is made up of tightly packed together skin cells surround by proteins and fats (lipids) that work to keep skin hydrated and protected. There are environmental factors and chemical irritants hidden in every day products from shampoo to laundry detergent that damage your skin's protective barrier causing it to become defective.

Could you be suffering from a damaged skin barrier?
Nearly 80 percent of eczema is due to contact with harsh chemicals and environmental irritants. If you have dry damaged skin,chances are a damaged skin barrier is to blame. When your skin's barrier becomes impaired and is no longer properly functioning, there is a resulting increase in water loss that leads to you having dry and cracked skin. Besides an increase in water loss, a damaged skin barrier also allows your skin to become more susceptible to irritants that create an increased risk for skin conditions such as eczema."As a dermatologist with many years of experience treating skin problems, I can tell you what the major causes are," says Dr. Lisa Benest, "one of them is exposure to irritants and chemicals in the everyday environment. We live in a much more toxic environment today and our skin bears the brunt. When we are exposed to harsh conditions in the environment it can have a very negative effect on our skin."

How you can repair your skin barrier now with shielding lotion?
Traditional moisturizers are designed to simply add artificial moisture to the surface layer of your skin. These moisturizers do very little to heal or protect skin and many of them even contain harsh chemical ingredients that can damage the integrity of your skin barrier leading to more skin problems for you. Realizing the need for an entirely new approach to skin care, 21st Century Formulations put together a team of leading doctors, dermatologists, and cosmetic chemists who spent six years working together in developing Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion. Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion is able to duplicate your skin's own natural functions strengthening your skin barriers ability to protect against toxins and irritants resulting in healthier softer skin. Dr. Lisa Benest explains why shielding lotions are the ideal skin care treatment “The reason shielding lotions are so effective is that they replace the protective barrier and allow the skin to heal from within. A shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin and protects it from outside irritants and chemicals, so it will prevent skin conditions from developing or it will help an existing condition to heal."

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