As trees start to grow, a few of their branches could become heavy or grow with weakened attachment points. Trees such as sugar maples are very well known for their large, heavy branches that rarely ever break, but other trees,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Maintenance’ Category
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How to Tell Your Trees Need Professional Care Before It Gets Bad
Trees are a lovely and important part of all landscapes, but they do not take care of themselves. Over time, disease, damage, and environmental stress can take a serious toll, leaving your trees vulnerable to breakage or collapse without proper… Read More
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Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome Explained
A subtle crack, a whooshing drop, and a loud thump can be scary to hear. After a heavy limb falls down, we start feeling uneasy about our trees! Are other branches going to follow suit, or will the entire thing… Read More
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What Do Your Trees Need to Stay Healthy?
A few trees can stand the test of time, like the Methuselah, a pine tree that has lived through thousands of summers in California. Then, of course, there are trees that hold a special place in our hearts. We can… Read More
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What Happens When You Trim Off Each Branch Of Your Tree?
When you are holding a pruning saw and faced with a scraggly-looking tree or shrub, it could be tempting to get carried away and accidentally cut off more than you intended. Pruning requires a very delicate balance. If you trim… Read More
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Symptoms and Signs of Tree Stress on Your Property
While you wander the yard, did you spot something that looked a bit odd? A bare brunch that is typically bursting with leaves? Your tree is lucky to have you there to look out for it. The earlier you spot… Read More
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How to Perform a Soil Test on Your Property
When our plants or trees are in trouble, the first instinct we have is to reach for a hose to help hydrate them or lay down fertilizer and hope for some new growth. However, issues with plants are not always… Read More
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Ways to Reduce Heat Stress on Your Property’s Trees
Maryland natives cherish their trees. From pine trees to maple trees, Maryland’s tree canopy is a crucial part of the state. However, as summers grow hotter and become more dry, trees can become more susceptible to heat stress. It is… Read More
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Can You Fix or Stop a Tree Trunk Rotting at the Base?
Your tree’s trunk keeps its leafy canopy above and its sprawling roots below in the ground. It is what keeps it together. Basically, the trunk is the stem, and just like if a stem broke on a flower, it isn’t… Read More