In the fall, it's not uncommon to see trees that are bare or in need of pruning. It's also common to hear tree trimming contractors say it's time for fall pruning. While there are many reasons why you might want to have your trees trimmed during this season, here are...
Even during the winter months, a fruit tree could die, if its roots had to struggle to obtain water. Still, a homeowner should do more than water such a fruit-bearing plant, whenever nature has not supplied it with a sufficient amount of rainwater. Check on the depth...
Homeowners that want to have a lovely yard must do more than plant bushes and trees. The smart homeowner makes sure that each planted tree is able to thrive. Mistakes that could threaten one or more trees’ ability to thrive Failure to plan: Visualize the size of a...
Wildfires have been raging in some parts of the United States. As a result, some homeowners need to deal with burn damage to trees. Factors that determine a tree’s chances for achieving a suitable level of recovery • The extent to which exposure to the flames and...
A beautiful property can influence the decision that might be made by a potential buyer. In other words, well-placed trees and bushes add value to a professionally landscaped piece of land. Homeowners that intend to put more trees in a home’s yard should learn what...
Various events could cause a tree to lean: severe storms, high winds or heavy precipitation. Regardless of the cause, the method for dealing with that problem should ensure success to any homeowner that has chosen to use it. Rules to follow when staking a tree • These...
Pruning works to ensure the growth of the pruned bush or tree. In addition, it helps to display the pruned plant’s beauty. What is pruning? It is the process used for the removal of different parts of a bush or tree. If not done at the right time and in the right way,...
No homeowner wants to see a tree in the home’s yard die suddenly. Still, not all homeowners take the time to watch for evidence of a tree’s health problems. Clear evidence of a health problem in a given tree Scorched leaves: Arborist in Palo Alto knows that this can...
On rare occasions, bark loss might occur suddenly. That is what happens when lightning strikes a tree. As a rule, however, vanishing bark reflects the existence of a problem that has gone undetected. Possible reasons for bark loss Among some trees, the disappearance...
Shrubs can serve as a means for dividing up sections of a yard, or for separating two different yards. Yet that natural barrier loses its appeal if the shrub’s leaves turn brown. Questions to ask Was there a severe drop in temperature? That could make the foliage on a...
Experienced gardeners always set-aside time for watering any freshly seeded area, or any newly planted growth. Yet taller plants, such as trees should not get overlooked. Background information on watering Even at a very young age, children love to help with watering...
Sunscald is the word used when referring to a condition in which over exposure to sunlight has damaged some part of a tree. Usually, the tree’s bark demonstrates the greatest level of damage. How a typical homeowner can spot signs of sunscald As the tree’s bark gets...
Generally, tree roots get categorized as features that stay out-of-sight, growing under the ground. Still, some roots break through the surface of the soil. Homeowners frequently feel unsure about how to deal with an exposed root. Why should a homeowner be concerned...
Nature does not force a homeowner to work within a narrow span of time, when trees appear in need of trimming. Homeowners can perform that task safely, anytime between late fall and early spring. Environmental influences dictate the timing of the process known as...
There’s no way to substitute water with a plant. While there are so many ways to give plants and trees vitamins and nourishment, nothing can compare to the value of plain ol’ water. Trees especially need water when the weather is dry, especially if it is going to be...