Wind, hail and lightning; storms can be brutal, especially to your landscape plants and trees. That’s because severe weather can stress the entire tree¾from root system to branches to leaves. Learn how to protect your trees.Source: Helping Your Trees Weather the Storm...
To a plant, rain is life-sustaining water. So why has an international team of scientists made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to rain is close to one of panic?It’s not as iSource: Scientists Discover That Plants “Panic” When It...
Spring is a great time to check mature trees. Leaf canopies have not completely filled in, and you can see the structure of the tree more clearly. Damage from winter storms will be more apparent. By inspecting trees and addressing potential problems, you can safeguard...
In the aftermath of a major storm, the first impulse is often to clear away as much as possible. But rash decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Following best practices helps determine whether your trees can survive. Here are six...
When the storm is over and lives are safe, it’s time to take care of your trees. Remember these rules: 1. Don’t panic. 2. Seek professional help. 3. Evaluate each tree individually.Source: Storm Recovery – The Arbor Day Foundation
Major storms can inflict severe damage to tree canopy in a short period of time. But in every storm, some trees survive with minimal damage. With proper care, much of the worst damage to trees and property can be prevented. Here are five suggestions for pruning and...
With your summer container gardens no doubt long past their prime and the winter holidays fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your containers with some holiday cheer. From simple to ornate, here are 8 dazzling ways to add a touch of color and sparkle...
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...
You don’t have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants. Decorating with houseplants is somewhat straightforward, as long as you give each plant a place with appropriate conditions, it’s almost hard to go wrong....
