Trees require pruning for a wide variety of reasons. Trees are usually pruned in order to promote growth, prevent overgrowth, remove damaged or diseased branches, or to simply improve landscaping aesthetic. Whatever your reason for pruning your tree, it is important that you take the proper steps in order to ensure your safety and the […]
1. Not all trees need pruning every three to five years. Pruning is a necessity in order to ensure proper growth and harvest. Fruit trees must be pruned to ensure a high quantity and high quality yield. Additionally, flowering trees produce larger and more abundant flowers when pruned periodically. Other trees should also be pruned […]
If you’re just getting into and learning about tree care, you may find yourself wondering when the best time is to prune your trees. This will mostly depend on your reason for pruning- are you trying to remove dead limbs? Increase flowering? Figure that out, and then plan what season is best for you to […]
During the warmer months, your trees – young and old – will need special attention in order to stay healthy. There are a lot of ways to provide this attention and care, with some of them being particularly crucial if you want healthy and happy trees at the beginning and end of your summer. For […]
Trimming and pruning trees can enhance the natural beauty of a landscape if done right, but can also hold the risk of permanently damaging a tree or shrub. A tree will naturally grow and form into the shape that benefits the most from the surrounding area and how light coverage is affected, so even without […]
If you’re interested in trimming and tending to your plants, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you start. Trimming can make your plants look beautiful, take care of any health issues, and keep unruly branches out of the way from hazards. But if not done properly, trimming can end […]
No matter how strong your green thumb may be, growing trees can be very high maintenance. And at some point, if you start to notice certain symptoms or signs in your trees, you may find that you need a professional’s help. Here’s what you need to know about consulting an arborist about your trees. Trees […]
Trees provide shade, climate moderation, soil protection, and aesthetic character. In fact, trees are often the key features of one’s property. Unfortunately, there are times when trees can prove troublesome or dangerous. When trees develop damage or disease, they pose threats to people and structures. While professional trimming can help extend the life of a […]
Although trees provide shade, shelter, and beauty to your home or property, they can also be a contributing cause of illness to large animals such as horses, and cattle. Some trees are so poisonous they can result in anemia, kidney failure, and even cyanide poisoning for larger animals. Although animals don’t usually eat the leaves […]
Sooner or later, the time comes, for all property owners, when a tree on their property must be removed. Bruce Springsteen has sung to us, “Everything dies, baby, that’s a fact—,” and when a tree dies you need to deal with it both on a practical and, sometimes, emotional level. In this article, we’ll examine […]
