Articles on best practices for taking care of the trees in your landscape and how to repair them when storms and pests cause damage.
Stone fruits like apricots, cherries, plums and peaches are very susceptible to fungal infections. Here are 8 organic strategies for controlling fungi.
Grafting has been used for centuries to propagate and hybridize fruit trees, resulting in a wide range of unique and desirable varieties.Â
Why Do Fruit Trees Need To Be Grafted? Read More »
Growing organic peach trees requires some knowledge and effort to ensure that the trees are healthy, productive, and free from pests and diseases.
How To Grow Organic Backyard Peach Trees Read More »
It’s a generations-long habit for gardeners and landscapers, but 90% of the time, a new tree needs no staking. In fact, staking that tree does more harm than good.
Staking a Tree Is Almost Never The Right Thing To Do Read More »
Cutting down a mature tree can be very risky and lead to injuries and sometimes fatalities. It is critical to understand the risks and to take precautions to avoid injuries.
How To Safely Cut Down a Large Tree Read More »
Tree management may be misconstrued as an industry in which tree removal is prioritized. However, one of the main services tree surgeons provide is tree planting and tree management, which is becoming more and more critical in our climate emergency.
The Environmental Implications of Tree Management Read More »
Root washing is the removal of all of the planting media from a tree or shrub’s root ball before planting it, followed by pruning out dead or damaged roots.
Root Washing: What it is and Why You Need to do it When Planting Perennials Read More »
Pruning trees and shrubs can be challenging. In spring we’re anxious to tidy them up when the best thing for the plant may be to leave it alone.
When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees and Shrubs? Read More »
Why is it that some tree leaves change color to red, orange and yellow and drop from trees every fall?
Why Do Tree Leaves Fall in Autumn? Read More »
Backyard trees can fall victim to some unforeseeable natural threats, which can weaken and even eventually kill them. Here, we’ll review the most common threats to trees and how you can protect them from damage.
What Are the Most Common Threats To Trees in Your Landscape? Read More »