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What’s Wrong with My Roots?

What’s Wrong with My Roots? What’s Wrong with My Roots? A healthy root system is essential for a healthy tree. Roots transport and store water and minerals, and safely anchor the tree to the ground. As such, it is important for homeowners to ensure their tree’s roots are in good condition. But what does a healthy root system look like? A healthy root system will have: Adequate room to expand. Enough space between trees, so that they do not compete for nutrients. White or light coloration under the root […]

Mulch Dos and Don’ts

Mulch Dos and Don’ts Mulch is a wonderful way to care for trees, new and existing. It conserves moisture in the soil, promotes a natural rate of evaporation, regulates soil temperature year-round, provides protection from weeds and it looks nice. Did you know that over-mulching your trees will make them susceptible to damage, and even kill them? When you invest time and money, to beautify your landscape and provide shade, dead trees likely aren’t your end goal. Many professional landscapers use a method called volcano mulching. You’ve likely seen it […]

What actions should you take if lightning strikes a tree in your yard?

What actions should you take if lightning strikes a tree in your yard? Statistics show roughly 8 million lightning strikes occur each day. While most of them occur in rural areas, others occur in residential communities. When lightning strikes a tree, it can cause serious damage. So, what actions should you take if lightning strikes a tree in your yard? Assess the Tree for Damage You must first determine whether the tree has any damage. Lightning is a strong natural force that may destroy trees and other strong objects. Lightning reaches […]

Vegetable Garden in the Ground or in Pots?

Are you contemplating starting a garden? Gardening is a productive and enjoyable hobby that results in a lovely landscape.There are a few various techniques to create a garden, but the most popular ones are planting in the ground and gardening in containers. Which gardening methods should you use? Vegetable Garden in the Ground or in Pots? What Is Ground Gardening? As the name suggests, ground gardening involves growing plants in the ground. The soil is typically tilled, after which it’s mixed with fertilizer to create an ideal growing environment. Seeds are then planted […]

How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation

How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation An all-too-common pest in gardens and landscapes is aphids. They consume sap and are also known as greenflies and blackflies. Yet, due to their small size, aphids frequently go overlooked. Aphids are just an eighth of an inch long when completely grown. How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation, even though you can’t always see them from a distance. Sticky Leaves If you believe aphids have infested a tree in your landscape, look at the leaves to see […]

How Trees Survive the Brutal Winters?

How Trees Survive the Brutal Winters? You’re probably curled up in your home during the winter. What about the nearby trees, though? Although the chilly winter weather can seem intolerable, trees are still alive and thriving. How do trees endure such hostile surroundings and how do trees survive the brutal winters? Cold Hardiness The secret to how trees can thrive in cold climates is their ability to become “cold hardy.” A tree becomes cold hardy when its cells produce antifreeze-like compounds known as cryoprotectants. These compounds help trees withstand freezing […]