There are many insects that kill trees. Insects feed on trees like a parasite and are one of the main causes of deforestation. They can weaken your tree’s health and make it easier for tree diseases to attack. Learning to identify harmful insects is vital to ensuring the long-term health of your trees. Here are …
Need some tips for planting trees? With the warmer weather many are looking to improve their landscape by planting a tree. Garden centers have a large selection of trees in the spring. Remember when planting, young trees are delicate and can easily be influenced by changes in the weather, temperature, and precipitation. Here are some …
Over-mulching can be dangerous. A recent and serious trend has been over-mulching landscape plants. Although a fresh layer of mulch may look nice, you could be using too much mulch. Mulch volcanoes is the term used when mulch is piled high directly against the plant trunks, creating a volcano shape. This can cause stress and deterioration …
Evergreen trees are known for their year long green leaves. Deciduous and evergreen are two types of trees. Each type has a different life cycle. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall and evergreen trees keep their leaves during the fall and winter. Both types use photosynthesis to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide …
Mulch benefits your landscape. Mulch is an organic or inorganic material applied to the soil surface to conserve soil moisture, moderate soil temperature, prevent weed growth, protect tree roots, and prevent soil compaction. Organic materials used for mulch include wood chips, pine needles, bark, leaves, hay, and straw. Crushed limestone, gravel, stone chips, river rock …
Beautiful mature trees are to be valued and preserved. They provide landscape beauty and shade which increase home value and reduce energy consumption. Other benefits include blocking wind, absorbing traffic noise, improving air quality, and reducing storm water runoff. Mature trees require special care to stay healthy. Follow these maintenance tips to ensure your mature …
Tree care mistakes are common. Most yards have trees which boost the curb appeal and provide relief from the heat. With proper care they can provide beauty and shade for years. Here are some common mistakes to avoid so they will stay healthy. Pruning It is important to cut away any dead or overgrown branches …
Now that young trees have been added to the landscape, it is time to prepare them for winter. New trees need extra attention for the first two years. Winter can bring ice and snow which can weigh branches down causing breakage. Snow cover insulates trees from wind and freezing temperatures. Soil can expand and contract …
The average tree has a lifespan of anywhere from 50 to 75 years, although many live much longer than that. However, if you want your trees to last for a long time, you need to find ways to maintain optimal tree health. Do you want to learn more about tree maintenance, trimming, pruning, and more? Keep …
Do you know the signs of a dying tree? If trees surround your home, you should be aware of your trees’ health- for safety reasons if nothing else. OSHA says that trees are more dangerous than sharks, in terms of the damage they do. Each year, more people die from falling trees than from shark attacks. …
