Plant Healthcare

Trees and Turf

Trees and Turf Tree and Turf selection, competition among plants, maintenance practices, and special situations must all be considered when trees and turf share a landscape. Trees and Turf Woody plants and turfgrasses (uniform, long-lived ground cover) are critical design elements in urban and suburban landscapes. Trees and turf offer distinct personal, functional, and environmental benefits. The intended benefits of these plants may never be obtained if potential incompatibilities are not addressed. Conflicts Undesirable effects of tree and turfgrass conflicts include: • Thinning grass under large shade trees where turf […]

Keep Your Investment Safe

Keep Your Investment Safe Keep Your Investment Safe. Trees add shade, beauty, and environmental advantages to our surroundings, but they require proper care to stay healthy and strong. By prioritizing tree maintenance, you can cultivate a safer and more appealing outdoor space for the upcoming year. Taking care of your trees is essential for maintaining a safe, attractive, and thriving landscape. By concentrating on tree health evaluations and pruning, you’re setting your outdoor areas up for success in the future. The Significance of Assessing Tree Health Tree health evaluations are […]

Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy.

Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy. We’ve just made it through another winter in Wisconsin! Is there anything I can do to assist my trees as they wake up from dormancy? Here are some Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy. Trim & Prune before Budding Spring is an ideal season for pruning trees and shrubs in Wisconsin. By cutting back dead or unnecessary branches now, you can effectively shape the growth of new ones. While most species thrive with a […]

How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees?

How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? For most established trees, a solid guideline is to carry out maintenance tasks, such as pruning, every 3 to 5 years for general care. In contrast, younger trees often require more regular attention, typically every 2 to 3 years, to encourage proper growth. Additionally, fruit trees can greatly benefit from annual pruning to enhance their yield. Here are some important reminders: It’s best to prune young trees more often, about every 2-3 […]

What is Sunscald?

What is Sunscald? What is Sunscald? Sunscald is a form of winter damage that can affect trees in Wisconsin. It occurs when bark freezes following extreme cold temperatures in the winter season, resulting in permanent visible damage to the bark. What causes sunscald Sunscald occurs during late winter when there are significant temperature changes, like warm days followed by cold nights. The sun warms the bark, which stimulates activity, and then a sudden drop in temperature happens when clouds or buildings shade the area. Signs of sunscald Sunscald manifests as […]

Can a Herbicide Harm my Trees?

Can an Herbicide Harm My Trees? Can an Herbicide Harm My Trees? Have you ever looked at a tree, appreciating its power and endurance? They appear unbeatable. However, trees can be vulnerable. When misapplied, herbicides can damage trees. Continue reading to discover how herbicides can threaten your trees and what measures you can take to safeguard them from this potential danger. What are Herbascides? What exactly are herbicides? Simply put, they are chemicals designed to manage and eradicate unwanted vegetation, such as weeds. However, if not applied properly, they can […]

Important Information About Wasp Nests in Garden Trees

Important Information About Wasp Nests in Garden Trees Important Information About Wasp Nests in Garden Trees. Understanding the details of the insects that may inhabit your trees is crucial for preserving the health and vitality of your plant life. Wasps are commonly found in gardens and can frequently be observed around tree limbs. Familiarizing yourself with the behavior of wasps can assist in ensuring your safety while in the garden. For homeowners with tree-filled gardens, maintaining a balanced ecosystem is essential. Upon discovering a nest, individuals are quick to seek […]

What are Dead Man’s Fingers?

What are Dead Man’s Fingers? What are Dead Man’s Fingers? Dead man’s fingers is the name of a mushroom-like fungal growth that can be found at the base of dead or dying trees and shrubs, as well as wood objects (e.g., wood barrels) that are in contact with soil. Wood-decomposing fungi produce some types of dead man’s fingers. Others are produced by fungi that cause black root rot. This disease typically is a problem on stressed trees or shrubs, including apple, crabapple, pear, cherry, plum, American elm, Norway maple, and […]

How do you keep mature trees healthy?

How do you keep mature trees healthy? How do you keep mature trees healthy? trees provide shade and many benefits to the urban environment. While they require different treatment than young trees, they still need regular watering, pruning, disease prevention, and protection. Mature trees grow more slowly than young trees and are very sensitive to their surrounding environment. If older trees are damaged or left with large pruning wounds, they regrow wood slowly and are more susceptible to disease. If watered improperly or growing in poor soil conditions, the tree’s […]

Star Magnolia Trees

Star Magnolia Trees Star Magnolia Trees are easy to care for and disease-resistant, They’re also versatile—they can grow as a hedge or be trained to climb up a lattice against a wall. Star magnolia is a small, compact ornamental tree grown for its early spring flowers. Opening before the leaves unfurl, the flowers are clusters of white petals sometimes touched with pink. Because they bloom so early, they are vulnerable to damage by late spring frosts in the Midwest. Star magnolia is best planted in a sheltered location near […]

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