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Aug21
Tree Trimming Importance, Benefits, and Methods
Tree trimming, also known as tree pruning, is a crucial practice in arboriculture that involves the selective removal of specific branches or parts of a tree to improve its health, aesthetics, and safety. Regular tree trimming provides numerous benefits and is an essential component of tree care and maintenance. In ...
Aug07
Preparing Trees for Severe Weather
Preparing trees for severe weather is an essential aspect of disaster mitigation and landscape management. Strong winds associated with these natural disasters can cause significant damage to trees, resulting in hazards to property and safety. Taking proactive measures to safeguard trees can help minimize their vulnerability to severe weather events. ...
Jul21
Signs of a Dying Tree: How to Identify and Save Your Precious Arbor
As a tree owner, it’s crucial to recognize the signs of a dying tree early on to take appropriate measures and save its life. Trees add beauty and value to our surroundings, but they are susceptible to various issues that can lead to their demise. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll ...
Jul07
4 Summer Tree Care Tips
Summer tree care is important because it is the time when trees make most of their food for the year. Hot, dry summer weather can stress your trees, especially if they are young and growing. Here are four summer tree care tips. Add a fresh layer of mulch! Mulch ...
Jun21
3 Nutrients Trees Need to Flourish
Trees require nutrients to survive and flourish. When trees do not get the necessary nutrients, they grow weak and become vulnerable to pests and disease. Sunlight, water, and soil are the three primary sources of nutrients. Common symptoms of a nutrient-deficient tree are yellowing or smaller leaves, and shorter twig ...
Jun07
Trimming Tall Trees
Tall trees provide ample shade, as well as a large habitat for a variety of animals. To keep them in optimal health they must be trimmed and pruned occasionally. When a tree limb dies or becomes too heavy, it can break away from the trunk and possibly injure a person ...
May21
Watering Your Trees Correctly
Watering your trees correctly is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and stress free. Normally you do not need to water your trees, but summer will be here soon, and drought-like conditions can occur. Additional watering will be needed to keep mature trees healthy and maximize the ...
May07
What Kind of Tree Pest Do I Have?
How do you determine if you have a tree pest? If you notice holes in the trunk of the tree or eaten leaves, you probably have a tree pest. It can be challenging to identify which tree pest is invading your tree. Here are some common tree pests and how ...
Apr21
Planting Native Trees to Attract Birds
Planting native trees and shrubs is a great way to attract and sustain wintering, migrating, and breeding birds. Suburban birds need native plants to supply the insects that are needed as a protein source to keep them healthy. Native trees are a good source of food, especially the ones that ...
Apr07
Spring Tree and Shrub Diseases
During the spring, there are several tree and shrub diseases that can attack your trees. Would you recognize a disease on a tree? We will identify some of the common diseases and how to treat them. It is important to remove the infestation as soon as possible to prevent the ...
Mar21
5 Fruit Trees for North Carolina Yards
The warm summers and cool winters are excellent for growing apple, pear, plum and other fruit trees in North Carolina. It usually takes a few years of growth before the fruit can be harvested. If the tree tries to bear fruit during the first few seasons, you should manually remove ...
Mar07
How to Successfully Transplant Trees and Shrubs
Early spring is a good time to transplant trees and shrubs. If your plants die within 2 seasons, planting technique and aftercare are usually the reason. It is important to provide the right amounts of air and water in the soil to promote root growth. There are several factors that ...
Feb21
Oak Tree Species Found in North Carolina
Oak trees are part of the beech family, and several different species are found in North Carolina. They have a lifespan of 20o to 300 years and have a majestic appearance. Oak trees are known for their hard and durable wood which is used to make furniture, flooring, construction material, ...
Feb07
Beautiful Drought Tolerant Trees
Drought tolerant trees are popular to use in landscaping. They require less water and are easy to maintain. There are several things to look for when choosing the right tree for your yard. A native tree species will be able to adapt to extreme environmental conditions easier. Trees with small ...
Jan21
Types of Tree Care Equipment
There are many different types of tree care equipment used by an arborist to maintain and care for trees. Everyday tools and state of the art equipment allow the arborist to trim, cut, and climb trees safely. An arborist must have the knowledge and skill to know which rigging to ...
Jan07
Living Privacy Fence Plants
A living privacy fence using evergreen plants is a great way to add natural beauty to your landscape. Growing a privacy fence can define a border, create a windbreak, and block out sounds from a noisy neighbor or busy road. Here are several trees and shrubs that are hardy, drought ...
Dec21
Yuletide Camellia Shrub Care
The Yuletide Camellia is an evergreen shrub that blooms in the winter. The leaves are shiny green, and the flowers are pinkish red with bright yellow centers. Plant a group of them to form a hedge to add color to the landscape during winter. The flowers bloom in the late ...
Dec07
Beautiful Flowering Trees to Plant in NC
There are many breathtaking flowering trees and shrubs that grow well in North Carolina. Their beautiful blooms can be the central attraction of your landscape and attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your home. Read on to discover some of the best flowering trees to plant in the Charlotte area. ...
Nov21
Winter Tree Care Tips
Winter tree care is necessary to protect your trees from the elements. The cold temperatures and drying winds can be stressful on trees. Learn how to protect trees while weathering the cold season. Pruning In the winter, trees become dormant, making it the best time to prune back weak, damaged, ...
Nov07
Christmas Tree Species Differences
The holiday season will be here soon, and millions of people will be shopping for the perfect Christmas tree to decorate for their home. In North Carolina, there are a wide variety of Christmas tree species grown with characteristic features, including color, fragrance, shape, and more. Here are some of ...
