As the leaves fill out, and the new years growth extends the shoots on the branches, they tend to droop. Mid June to early July is a great time to take a look at trees around your buildings and see if those drooping branches could cause problems. I usually recommend at least 5ft of clearance,…
Young trees benefit from a little extra care, especially if they have been transplanted.(1) Proper watering helps them develop healthy root systems that support the rest of the tree’s growth. (2)Application of organic mulch helps retain moisture, and build soil life. If you do have lawn over the trees roots aerating helps ensure the grass…
It is normal for most trees to have a few dead branches (deadwood) over the years. These are reasons that a tree that is otherwise healthy can have a few dead branches. We like to clear deadwood out of trees for a few reasons. If your tree has an excessive amount of dead branches there…
Be careful about having anything wrapped around your tree’s trunk. The sap is the life blood of a tree, and the portion of it that has been enriched with plant food by photosynthesis travels from the leaves to the roots in a layer just under the bark called the phloem. This layer, if compressed, is…
Why do tree work in the winter? Although it can be hard working outside in our Canadian Winters, there are some good reasons to do tree work this time of year. Basically things are frozen! The hard ground protects roots from compression from heavy equipment, and the frozen bark isn’t damaged very easily as we…
I’m sure we all agree that watering is important for newly planted trees. Where the trouble starts in in the “how”. Some ways are better than others. You can use a garden trowel to dig down and see what the soil moisture is actually like a few inches down where it really matters. Though every…
The ground is a lot like the ocean… there is abundant life below the surface. Trees participate in that underground ecosystem. Their roots do a lot more than just hold the trunk upright… They store energy over the winter and collect water, minerals, and nutrients. They also interact with a host of bacteria and fungi…