Caring for Older, Larger Trees Mature trees provide many benefits, from shade to beauty to shelter for wildlife. Even though they are established, they still require care and maintenance, and their needs are quite different from those of younger trees and saplings. Because old trees grow much slower than young trees, proper tree care is…
List of tree diseases and insect infestations Even the strongest have weaknesses, and trees are no different. It may be hard for some to believe, seeing them standing tall, but there are many types of fungi and diseases that plague trees daily. Various methods of tree disease control can help. Below is a list of…
Keep Your Trees Healthier with Professional Care If you own a home, then having trees around it can add value to your property by providing shade and preventing erosion. Trees require a lot of seasonal care to remain healthy, and a certified arborist understands how to find a tree’s problems. Calling a tree company to…
Why Tree Topping is Terrible If you’re concerned that a large tree on your property poses a safety hazard, some tree care professionals may recommend topping it. Tree topping refers to the removal of a tree’s lateral branches, leaving only the trunk and scaffolding branches intact. By reducing the size, you supposedly reduce the hazard.…
How to spot when a tree is weakening Trees are a beautiful part of nature and provide many benefits for the environment, but sometimes they can fail and become extremely dangerous. By knowing the warning signs, you can help in identifying tree hazards and maybe save yourself or someone else from financial concern or even…
Tree Root Rot Tree root rot is a condition many trees and other plants can develop due to improper care or poor living conditions where a tree’s roots begin to rot beneath it, effectively cutting off a supply of nutrients and water from the soil and killing it from the ground up. Though any kind…
Benefits of Preventative Tree Maintenance Trees add a great deal of beauty to the environment, and it is important that they are properly cared for. Tree maintenance is something that should never be overlooked, and there are many tree care benefits that property owners should keep in mind. Regular Maintenance Keeps Trees Healthy A significant…
Identifying an Unhealthy Tree Tree Identification Is Necessary to Help Diseased Trees It is important to care for the unhealthy trees on your property to protect the plants throughout the year. Trees provide vital functions for the earth, including preventing soil erosion and providing oxygen, but tree identification is necessary in order to improve the…
Top Myths of Tree Care Part III We’ve all been duped by the many myths surrounding proper tree care. Fortunately, with ample research and a keen green thumb we can combat these falsities and allow our trees to prosper. Among some of the most common tree myths are: Believe it or not, trees don’t require…
Top Myths of Tree Care Part II We all take pride in our landscaping expertise. Unfortunately, some of the tree care knowledge that’s been imparted on us doesn’t hold up. As common tree myths continue to be debunked, tree experts and novices alike can make efforts to keep their trees intact. Some assume that tree…