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The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees

The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees. Pruning plays a crucial role and can greatly influence the health and development of trees. Pruning offers significant advantages by clearing away unproductive branches, which helps to redirect essential nutrients, resources, and space toward healthier growth. When you eliminate dead, weak, insect-ridden, or diseased limbs, the tree can concentrate on developing stronger and more vibrant foliage. This practice enhances the tree’s overall health and minimizes the risk of vulnerabilities. Cutting away these compromised branches gives your trees a […]

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Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause

Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they may cause

Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause. Trees can sometimes be considered more trouble than they’re worth including: weeping willows (due to aggressive root systems), Bradford pear trees (brittle branches prone to breaking in storms), silver maples (fast growth leads to weak wood), white mulberry trees (messy, lots of pollen, invasive roots), Leyland cypress (rapid growth but susceptible to disease and wind damage), female Ginkgo trees (strong-smelling fruit), and black walnut trees (can inhibit other plant growth with their […]

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Exploring drought-tolerant trees in the Midwest Johnson-ops-tree-care

Exploring drought-tolerant trees in the Midwest

Exploring drought-tolerant trees in the Midwest   Exploring drought-tolerant trees in the Midwest can be both fascinating and rewarding, especially for those looking to create a sustainable and resilient landscape. With changing climate patterns, the need for trees that can withstand dry spells has become more pressing than ever. Fortunately, the Midwest offers a variety of robust options that can thrive despite challenging conditions.   One of the top contenders for drought tolerance is the Bur Oak. Known for its adaptability, the Bur Oak can handle dry soil and still […]

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Exploring the Admiration Oak Johnson-ops-tree-care

Exploring the Admiration Oak

Exploring the Admiration Oak Exploring the Admiration Oak- This impressive hybrid oak tree stands tall and strong, showcasing a unique pyramidal shape as it grows. Its dark green lobed glossy leaves and the peeling bark on older trees add a striking visual element. It’s a perfect choice for providing shade in residential gardens and is known for its remarkable toughness and adaptability.  This tree features a lush, deciduous structure with a unique and elegant pyramidal shape. Its texture harmonizes with the surroundings, but incorporating one or two trees or shrubs […]

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Composting offers numerous advantages Johnson-ops-tree-care

The Numerous Advantages of Composting

The Numerous Advantages of Composting The Numerous Advantages of Composting for both the environment and individuals. By converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, composting reduces landfill waste and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. This process enriches the soil, enhancing its ability to retain moisture and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Gardeners and farmers benefit from healthier plants and increased crop yields as a result of improved soil quality. Furthermore, composting is an excellent way to recycle kitchen and yard waste, turning it into a valuable resource. It supports biodiversity by […]

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What is Tree Physiology?

What is Tree Physiology?

What is Tree Physiology? What is Tree Physiology? Tree physiology is the study of how trees live, grow, and function, and how they interact with their environment. It includes the study of genetics, biochemistry, and the functions of cells, tissues, and organs.  Here are some aspects of tree physiology: Food production Trees make their food through photosynthesis, which uses energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create sugar.  Transport of water and sugar Xylem cells carry water from the roots to the leaves, while phloem cells transport sugar back to the […]

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7 Advantages of Trees Johnson-ops-tree-care

7 Advantages of Trees

7 Advantages of Trees Trees are much more than just elements of the natural landscape; they provide numerous benefits that enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. While some advantages of trees are widely recognized, others may come as a surprise. Here are 7 Advantages of Trees: 1. Trees Improve Air Quality and Save Lives The positive impact of trees on air quality is well-known, yet their direct effect on our health is often underestimated. Scientific studies, such as those published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine, indicate that neighborhoods […]

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Compost:transforming garbage into gold

Compost: Transforming garbage into gold!

Compost: Transforming garbage into gold! Compost: Transforming garbage into gold! Composting involves the natural process of recycling organic matter, as food scraps and plant debris, resulting in a nutrient-rich mixture that can serve as fertilizer and enhance soil quality. If you’re throwing away kitchen scraps like coffee grounds and eggshells, and not recycling yard waste like leaves and grass clippings, you’re missing out on some valuable resources! Instead of letting these items go to a landfill, they should be added to your compost bin where they can do some good. […]

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How do Trees Survive the Wisconsin Winters

Preparing Your Trees For Winter

  Preparing  Your Trees For Winter Preparing  Your Trees For Winter.  Every year, we get asked, “What can you do to prevent trees from dying during winter?” It’s a common concern! Although trees have survived tough winters long before we had modern tree care techniques, there are some easy measures you can take to support their health in the colder months. We’ve put together a list of our best winter tree care tips to help you prepare your trees for the chilly weather and ensure they stay safe throughout the […]

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What is Cladoptosis Johnson-ops-tree-care

What is Cladoptosis?

What is Cladoptosis? What is Cladoptosis? Cladoptosis is when trees shed their branches or “self-prune” as part of their normal physiology or respond to stress by forming an abscission layer at the branch base. When it happens Trees self-prune to remove branches that are unproductive, shaded, or diseased. This can happen as part of a tree’s normal physiology or in response to stress.  How it happens The tree seals off the branch by depositing resins at its base, which causes the branch to die. Fungi and insects weaken the branch, […]

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