As warm spring weather invites full foliage and colorful blooms, you may notice a few strange anomalies. It’s not uncommon for many trees to be affected by pests or diseases in spring, since their immune systems are weakened from weathering… Read More
Archive for the ‘ Tree Health ’ Category
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How to Mulch Your Trees
If you mulch your trees, it not only keeps your yard looking trimmed and neat; it also conserves essential nutrients and moisture in the soil, insulates roots from cold snaps, and combats weed growth. If you are planting new trees… Read More
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Spring Tree Care Checklist
We may get a little snow this weekend (it’s APRIL, come on!), but hopefully this weekend will see the last snowfall of the year, and we’ll be able to begin our spring tree prep. Following these simple steps will help… Read More
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What is Limewashing?
As spring approaches and temperatures rise, many begin to plant new trees. You may notice new and old trees alike with bright white bases. Why are they colored this way? The answer is that they are being limewashed. Limewash, or… Read More
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Protect Your Trees from Salt Damage
One of the most common tree health related questions involves the brown leaves or needles which can be spotted on otherwise healthy trees along roadways. Why are they so common in the spring? What is wrong with the trees? How… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Trees for Spring
While the holiday season can be incredibly busy, the lull following it can be the perfect time to see to all those important things which fell to the wayside at the height of the holiday craze. During this downtime, take… Read More
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How a Warm Winter Affects Your Trees
This unnaturally warm winter, while enjoyable, can have unmistakably damaging effects on our natural environment. With pleasantly warm days followed by shockingly cold days, our plants and trees suffer. There are a few things you can do to keep an… Read More
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Taking Care of Tree Roots
You may not think about your tree’s roots very often. After all, most people are appreciating the beauty of the leaves right this time of year. But it’s important to consider the needs of your tree’s roots, especially if your… Read More