Lion’s tailing is the “gutting??? of a tree by removing a large number of the inner branches. The limbs of the tree look like a lion’s tail after pruning. The limbs will appear “long and slender??? with a “puff??? of foliage at the end, like...
Wrapping Lights Around Your Trees: The Do’s and Don’ts
With Halloween and the upcoming winter holidays coming up, you may be tempted to hang up some decorations in your backyard to celebrate. We are here to share how to safely wrap lights...
Pruning Techniques: Pollarding vs. Topping a Tree
Tree pruning is a very interesting subject. Many people view pruning as an art, however, there are specific methods and techniques that must be performed correctly to ensure a trees future...
Here’s our guide on building retaining walls without damaging your trees and their root systems.
Attracting Birds to Your Trees and Landscaping
Having birds in your backyards can make the environment seem more inviting and more natural. How do you attract the right birds to your landscaping and trees?
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The Do's and Don'ts of Decorating Your Trees
If you are trying to add a little bit of pizzazz and color to your backyard, you may have considered putting up some decorations on your trees. There are a lot of great options out there, you just...
It is normal for a tree to lose bark. However, bark may fall off after excessive heat or frost damage. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, so look other signs of stress such as cankers, sap, or dead leaves and twigs.
The Basic Anatomy of a Tree
We know what a tree is – but there is no precise definition which is completely recognized of what a tree is in ordinary language or in botany.
In the broadest viewpoint, a tree is any plant formed with an...
An important step in preventing your arborvitae from turning brown is to understand why it happens. There are times in the life of the tree and in times of the year that make it more susceptible to browning. During the first few months after the tree is transplanted is one of those times.
Top Tree Safety Tips for Thunderstorms
While the trees in your landscaping may seem like strong, unbreakable parts of nature, thunderstorms can really do some damage if the proper safety procedures aren’t considered beforehand.
Here are some...