Just Trees Official Blog
This month we have a fantastic tree feature for you, it is also a protected tree in South Africa. The Celtis africana (from the family of Cannabaceae), otherwise known as the White Stinkwood, is a deciduous, indigenous tree that flourishes…
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It’s May. Can you believe it? All of a sudden the mornings are darker. We’re presented with shorter days and are dressed in an affinity of layers. This is the time we are reminded that it is not only us…
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Each year we see different trends increasing in popularity due to environmental changes, customer demands and social-economic constraints. It is important to stay up to date with the different ways in which you as a landscape designer can assist your…
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You might not know this but Johannesburg is the largest landlocked city in the entire world. Sure there are bigger cities, but they are either coastal or built on a lake or river – so we’re saluting Joburg for now….
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Cities cover only about 3% of the Earth’s land but, are responsible for 70% of the world’s energy consumption and 75% of the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. So, it’s no wonder designers and engineers are racing…
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Ten years ago, the idea of an app that allows homeowners and contractors to submit a photo of a tree to a website that will assist with re-planting and removal, seemed like just a pipe dream. Re-Tree, however, has turned…
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On the Just Trees blog we have discussed the wonders of Forest Bathing and the positive effects that it has on us as human beings. Being surrounded by greenery eases our stress and worry. It also helps us relax and…
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Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. (River bush-willow) If you’re looking for a tree species that is fast growing, medium sized and beautiful to look at, look no further! The River bush-willow is a landscape architect’s dream species which is why…
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Beautifying urban neighbourhoods by planting trees is a wonderful project to undertake, especially with the threat of climate change that we are currently facing. Urban greening projects offer health benefits to residents, from improved air quality to decreased crime, and…
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With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly apparent in the past couple of years it is no wonder that people have started finding more radical ways of protecting the trees of the world. No longer are activists settling for…
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