At the outset, “right tree, right place” seems to be a rather simple concept, doesn’t it? Yet, I see so many poorly placed trees, I sometimes wonder if proper tree placement is, in fact, simple. Or is ignorance or inexperience to blame for so many trees being planted in so many inappropriate locations? If you …
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In the world of arboriculture, or at least the arborist, a variety of factors impart effects on the trees we care for each and every day. One of the most impactful, or at least most commonly referred to is weather. The adage goes like this: “Can’t figure out what’s wrong with a customer’s tree? Well, …
A couple of weeks ago, local temperatures fell well below zero degrees Fahrenheit. As with much of the country, during the holidays, night time temperatures plummeted to record lows. By chance, that same week, I happened to overhear a phone conversation between one of our younger staff and a concerned tree owner. Evidently, the symptoms …
Sycamore Tree Service Hampton Roadss And Frost Crack From Winter Temps Read More »
Winter weather — you know it’s coming, but there’s no stopping it. Even in the South, the impact of winter can take a toll, especially where poorly advised homeowners plant trees in USDA Zone 7 that are best suited for Zone 9. In the North, extreme fluctuations in temperature and moisture can wreak havoc with …
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< p class=”art”>Too often people think the best thing to do to help trees during times of drought is to fertilize, according to Lindsey Purcell, urban forestry specialist with the Purdue University Extension Forestry and Natural Resources. “But that is the worst thing you can do with trees under stress,” he explains. “It takes an …
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< p class=”art”>Goldilocks was an unwelcome visitor to the three bears’ cottage, walking in unannounced without being asked to enter the house. She helped herself to the porridge, chairs and beds, finding that one was too much, one was too little and one was just right in each case. It’s not clear from the story …
Watering Tree Service Hampton Roadss: Do’s And Don’ts Read More »