There is no denying that homeowners want to do everything they can to protect their landscape — including trees and plants. In fact, most people tend to associate fertilization with plants — but proper fertilization is a necessary component of healthy… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Maintenance’ Category
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What is Apple Scab on Your Trees?
You may not have heard of apple scab before, but it’s actually one of the most common tree diseases out there. Its cause? A fungus known as Venturia inaequalis. It gets its name from the fact that it mainly targets… Read More
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Why Shrub Pruning is Essential
If your landscape has shrubs and you’re not performing shrub pruning, you may be missing out on some potential benefits. Sure—your shrubs on your property will improve your soil quality, make the air cleaner, and create beautiful habitats for wildlife… Read More
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How to Master Tree Care
Maintaining a beautiful and healthy yard can be a lot of work. Often when people think about and plan what they need to do to keep their plants healthy, they focus only on the garden and perhaps any ornamental plants… Read More
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Do My Trees Need Fertilizer?
Hmm. Yes, your trees need fertilizer—when they need fertilizer. When they don’t, though, it’s liable to do more far more harm than good. Read along below for the sort of specifics geared toward boosting your acumen as an arborist, and… Read More
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Identifying Leaf Spot Disease
Leaf spot disease describes any variety of fungal and bacterial infections that show visible signs and cause similar damage. As the name implies, these infections appear as tiny spots all over the affected leaves. The spots could be red, reddish-brown,… Read More
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Tree Care Terms To Be Aware Of
So, you consider yourself a tree fan. How about an arborist? As with any scientific (or commercial) specialty, arboriculture—the study of trees—is replete with jargon; in this case, the terminology generally happens to “sound” more complicated than the objects/phenomena actually… Read More
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An Early Fall Tree Care Guide
Early fall tree care involves ensuring that your stay trees are healthy and sturdy. If so, you can enjoy your trees for many years. Most trees do not require as much specialized attention as your garden bed or flowers. However,… Read More
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How to Take Care of Your Trees Before and After a Storm
If you are expecting a storm coming your way, you definitely want to protect your property overall. In fact, windy thunderstorms — particularly during the summer months — will end up leaving you with broken tree limbs and other debris in your… Read More
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How Trees Can Harm Your Property
For the most part, trees that are not properly taken care of are likely to pose a significant risk to your property. In fact, trees might be a great aesthetic addition to your overall landscape. The reality is, they might… Read More