Harsh winters are trying for trees and shrubs. Cold weather can desiccate foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flower buds, and roots. Humans and animals contribute to winter tree care issues as well; salting roads and sidewalks damages soil health, and animals tend to feed on tree bark and twigs due to winter […]
When the north winds start to blow and flakes dance in the air, the only tree many people think of is the one they decorate with tinsel and twinkling lights. However, the trees outside your window need attention at this time of year as well. Trees, like all living things, need protection from winter’s advances […]
A common misconception is that tree maintenance cannot be done during the winter months, or that tree care companies do not operate during this time of the year. Source: The benefits of tree maintenance during the winter months
“What’s this? Another tree/branch/large shrub in my yard that wasn’t there before the storm? I better gas up my brother’s old chain saw and go cut it up.” Stop! Just don’t. Source: Leave Storm-Related Tree Work to Professionals
The storms, ice and rapid temperature fluctuations above and below zero characteristic of winter weather take their toll on trees across northern North America. Even for species native to colder regions this is a stressful time. And this is particularly true for the exposed and isolated trees of the residential landscape. Some of this stress […]
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Like most homeowners, you undoubtedly want your trees to be healthy, but unless you are a landscape professional, it can likely feel like you are just guessing about how to care for your trees and how to fix them when there is a problem. So let’s learn a bit of what the pros know, starting […]
Trees do a lot during winter to prepare for spring. Learn six tips for winter tree care to protect trees and encourage growth in spring. Source: Six Tips for Winter Tree Care | The Money Pit
Even in December, pruning serves a vital purpose by removing dead or diseased growth and allowing in natural light to provide evergreen growth. But Mr. Kopec says don’t even think about using a shears to do it. “The worst thing you can do with a plant is use shears,” said Mr. Kopec. Source: Winter care […]
“Taking down trees is expensive, and [people] put it off as long as they can,” said Rich Widmann, chair of the Lower Merion Shade Tree Commission. “There’s a lot of trees out there that should be taken down.”Convincing people to do so isn’t always easy.“People call me and say, ‘Hey, I’m a little concerned about […]
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