Trees can sometimes create turmoil between neighbors. These concerns often become more frequent as the winter storm season approaches.
Yes, it is a bit early to think about Christmas. The pumpkin season just ended, Thanksgiving is lurking around the corner and plastic trees are already being displayed in stores.
The ice and snow event last January was a dramatic conclusion to a storm season that raised havoc with many of our trees and shrubs.
Trees often do have significant value. A large tree in a nice landscape may be worth thousands of dollars.
I have received calls regarding tree health, pest problems and neighbor’s trees in recent weeks. The following questions represent typical calls.
Cherry and flowering plum blossoms are signaling the arrival of spring. As the blossoms fade and new foliage begins to appear, various pests are lying in wait to begin their annual feasts. The following are signs of some of the more common and highly visible insects and diseases that soon will be visible.
Cherry and flowering plum blossoms are signaling the arrival of spring. As the blossoms fade and new foliage begins to appear, various pests are lying in wait to begin their annual feasts. The following are signs of some of the more common and highly visible insects and diseases that soon will be visible.
The bulk of the cleanup from the January ice and snow storm has been accomplished and life is returning to normal. Arborists were not spared as I hauled away four pickup loads of debris from flowering plums, several ornamental cherries and Leyland cypress trees.
The devastation from January’s ice storm exceeded that of the 1996 ice and snow event.
Deciduous trees were impacted much more, although most conifer species fared somewhat better than 18 years ago.
This column has addressed many tree issues during the year. To highlight some of the other issues, it seems fitting to create a “Top 10 List” in the spirit of the David Letterman as 2011 draws to a close.
Yes, it is a bit early to begin to think about Christmas. The pumpkin season just ended and Thanksgiving is lurking around the corner. But America’s Christmas tree farmers are just beginning to get warmed up.
Forecasters are predicting more than normal rainfall for November through March and slightly cooler temperatures
While many homeowners water their landscapes throughout the summer, they often do not leave the sprinklers on long enough to benefit tree and shrub roots.
