This month we have two professionals who will speak on different ways to enhance the beauty of our outdoor spaces.
Keeping Trees Healthy and Happy
Trees aren’t just beautiful – they’re a crucial part of a functioning ecosystem. And you need to do more than just plant trees for them to grow up healthy and strong. Good tree care is critical to preventing pests and diseases while ensuring your trees have enough nutrients to meet their needs.
Whether you are planting new trees in the yard or trying to keep your trees healthy and looking good, this talk is for you. There are right and wrong ways to take care of trees. As a certified arborist for the last 26 years, Chris Mest will talk about the 4 most important things you can do to keep trees healthy. He will cover tips on planting, mulching, pruning and watering. Join us for all this great information and bring your tree questions to get all the answers you have been searching for.
Natural Stone Gardening: Building for the Native Gardener
Natural stone is an excellent choice for landscaping projects due to its aesthetic appeal, durability, low maintenance, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Derrek Pathmann will discuss building outdoor spaces using native materials (hardscape) in the Northern Illinois region.
About Our Speakers
Chris Mest graduated from Trinity University and has been a Certified Arborist since 1998. He has worked in the Chicago area landscaping industry for 32 years, including teaching classes for the ISA Certified Arborist program. In 2012 he founded Tree Guardians, which is dedicated to protecting and maintaining mature trees and increasing the tree canopy throughout Chicagoland. Chris is passionate about explaining proper tree care to homeowners and other professionals and also writes children’s stories about tree care.
Derrek Pathmann is Project Manager/Landscape Designer with the Buhrman Design Group in Mundelein, IL. His expertise spans both commercial and residential projects. He and his wife are avid outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing snd engaging in disc golf competitions.