Tree Pruning Often times the older trees and shrubs in many landscapes find themselves mishandled, improperly pruned, overgrown, out of proportion, congested, damaged or lacking shape and form. Property owners would consider these plants to be unsalvageable and without knowing alternatives, remove them from their landscape. Depending on the type and the degree of damage [...]

Oriental Bittersweet, an exotic vine from Eastern Asia is just one of many plants on the USDA’s list of invasive plant species. Other commonly used names for this plant include Asiatic bittersweet, round-leaved bittersweet, Oriental staff vine, climbing spindle berry. Originally introduced as an ornamental, Oriental bittersweet is a vine that smothers plants and uproots [...]

The work involved with trimming and pruning trees is often underestimated. The appearance and ultimately the success of your landscape, depends largely on arboriculture knowledge. Proper tree trimming techniques remain the same whether it’s done by a professional or an amateur. If we care for trees right and space them properly, our trees will thrive [...]

Top 10 Winter Tree Care Tips: It’s important to evaluate trees for weaknesses that can be susceptible to winter weather. Here are ten winter tree care tips to help you prevent problems to trees and shrubs. • Remove fallen leaves from beneath disease susceptible trees and shrubs, (dogwoods, crabapples) • Prune disease infected limbs when dormant, eliminating further [...]

During cold winter months, trees are at the mercy of the weather and subjected to hazards that can harm trees and shrubs. Weather related tree injuries can be caused by extreme temperature changes, lack of water supply, chemicals in soil and water, and transplant shock and mechanical injury. Low Temperature Tree Injury: When a tree is [...]

Most people think of planting trees and shrubs in the spring. Fall can also be a good time to plant due to cool temperatures and ample rainfall. Trees and shrubs planted in fall may require extra attention. It’s important to note that plants need enough time to establish a good root system before winter hits. [...]

TRIMMING TREES IN FALL PREPARES TREES & SHRUBS FOR WINTER: Heavy wet snow and freezing ice storms can weigh down tree branches and limbs causing them to weaken or break. Preventive pruning and trimming in the fall can lower the risk of catastrophic damage when the next winter snow or ice storm hits. A skilled arborist like [...]

Before you hire a tree care professional to prune or remove trees or spray for insects and diseases, check first to make sure they are certified arborists, able to skillfully perform the tasks at hand. A certified arborist provides expert knowledge in many areas. Here are just a few of those: •             Comprehensive tree and [...]

Low precipitation and midsummer drought conditions can adversely affects trees and shrubs and overall plant health. Both the mortality of newly planted trees and shrubs and the growth and aesthetic appeal of established landscape plants can be compromised. Signs of stress from poor water conditions include wilted leaves, marginal scorch, or leaves dropping prematurely. When [...]

According to Horticulture Weekly, around 2,000 trees will be felled and replaced with 10,000 new conifers next winter in Bourne Wood near Farnham, Surrey, which doubled as Sherwood Forest for the film Robin Hood. “Replanting is vital for sustainable forestry and in helping to combat climate change,” said a representative for the Forestry Commission, which [...]