Training young trees for proper structure and form is essential for the continued health, beauty and long-life of our landscape trees. Many tree structural failures can be traced back to improper care of young trees. Training young trees, or formative pruning, can reduce and eliminate many structural defects, decreasing future storm damage, and improving the […]
Why Mulching Correctly Is Important
Mulching correctly at the base of a mature tree is the single most important step that a home owner can take to improve a tree’s overall health. Good soil conditions for root growth are essential for a healthy tree. Mulching correctly is one step that can improve soil conditions. Incorrect mulching practices usually cause more […]
Proper Mulching Technique
Proper mulching technique will enhance the appearance of your property and significantly improve the health of your trees. Trees and turf compete for the same water and nutrients. By eliminating competition with turf grass and weeds, trees roots will have more access to water and essential elements. Additionally tree roots will be denser in the […]
Diagnosing Tree Problems
Arborists divide tree problems into two broad categories, biotic and abiotic. Biotic tree problems are caused by living organisms including, bacterial and viral pathogens, fungi and parasitic plants, insects and even birds and mammals. Abiotic injuries would include lightning strikes, hail damage, low temperatures, high winds, drought, and many other environmental factors. I diagnose all tree […]
Ultimate Fighting: Trees vs. Turf
Trees don’t grow on the prairie, grass doesn’t grow in the forest. That’s almost true; nature rarely lacks exceptions. Nevertheless we don’t typically see thick, verdant grasses growing in the deep shade of our eastern deciduous forest. Most suburban dwellers have never paused to think about this obvious yet overlooked fact. Our neighborhood trees are […]