A stump detracts from a lot’s overall appearance. In addition, it tends to attract unwelcome insects. Those are just 2 of the many reasons for scheduling a stump’s removal. Should that schedule include making arrangements to have it ground down? Grinding could serve...
When done properly, mulching helps a tree to retain water and regulate extra cold temperatures. Trees benefit the most when mulch acts as a cover for compost. How is mulch different from compost? Compost contains decayed organic matter. A smart homeowner puts compost...
Normally, viewed as a source of shade and an example of natural beauty, a tree could also become a danger to those that share some space with that tall plant. If such a situation were to develop, then that source of danger ought to be removed. How an inspection might...
For any given tree, dormancy occurs at the same time each year. Thus, the pruning of dormant tees should take place according to an established schedule. Arborists have the best ability to ascertain a given tree’s schedule, with respect to the arrival of dormancy. An...
Those who understand a root’s function think twice before taking any action that could harm that supportive structure. The root structure serves 2 functions. It provides support to the tree’s structure.It creates a pathway, one that water and nutrients can use, in...
Each season brings a different list of tasks for those homeowners that strive to care properly for their property. Here is list of jobs that have become linked to the fall season. Look for evidence of pests in trees Understand the goal of this particular...
The presence of a dead tree poses a risk to all that might choose to wander over that same piece of property. What are the potential hazards that could arise, if a dead tree were allowed to stand, undisturbed, in a family’s yard? A rotten branch might fall down and...
A sound tree has a firmly rooted base. It provides a specific area with shade, and offers no signs that it needs to be removed. Yet a homeowner might have an unsound tree on his or her property. How could such a homeowner deal with that particular towering plant? What...
The type of tree pruned represents a major factor in determining when to carry out the pruning process. Still, there are other factors that ought to be considered as well. Winter is the best time for pruning trees It is the season of dormancy.There are fewer insects...
It might seem simple to just cut them. Yet there are alternatives to that simplified process. Why worry about roots in the lawn? Any root could pose a challenge to the person that has been charged with mowing the lawn. In fact, its presence could even cause a...
A tree’s crown is it topmost portion. Leaves are the primary component in that crown. Those leaves use light from the sun to carry out photosynthesis. What is photosynthesis? That is the name that botanists have given to the reaction that takes place in the cells of...
No one wants to get rid of a source of shade. Still, there are times when it becomes necessary to remove a tree. What are some signs that a tree should be removed? Some disease has affected the trunk, leaves and branches. That effect has caused the diseased plant to...
If you have cut a tree on your property, it is possible that it was not completely uprooted and the stump is still there. The dilemma posed by the presence of a stump: It is unsightly, but its removal might encourage formation of new growth. Reasons to opt for...
There are 3 main types of soil: sand, silt and clay. No one type is ideal for trees of every species. How does a soil’s level of compaction affect the tree that is growing in that compacted ground? The compacted ground limits the movement of water. Because there is...
Why should those with an interest in tree care take the time to read about the transplantation of a mature tree? Such a plant has roots so deep that the roots’ depth equals the tree’s height. Objective of any effort that is focused on transplanting a matured,...