Soil Profiles – Not Just Dirt!

Soil Profiles – Not Just Dirt!

Soil Profiles – Not Just Dirt! Soil provides vital and life-sustaining ecosystem services but is often underappreciated as a natural resource. It is essential for the functioning of urban ecosystems and the trees we plant in them! Trees require an adequate...
Black Knot Fungus

Black Knot Fungus

Black Knot Fungus The disease, Dibotryon morbosom, commonly known as Black knot fungus, gets its name from the black and knotty outgrowth it produces. Infection from this fungus occurs in the spring when spores are transmitted from wind or splashed in the rain onto...
Mulch Volcanoes!

Mulch Volcanoes!

Mulch Volcanoes! This is the time of year when you will start thinking about your landscape. One of the most common things to do with your landscape in the Spring is to clean out the debris that has accumulated in the mulch beds over the Winter and then spread a layer...
Which Trees Damage Foundations

Which Trees Damage Foundations

Which Trees Damage Foundations The risk of a tree causing foundation and structural issues in a home can be avoided with a little work on the front end. There are many ways to ensure that the foundation of your house can be (maintained/upkeep) while enjoying shrubs...
When is the Best Time to Trim Trees

When is the Best Time to Trim Trees

When is the Best Time to Trim Trees Professional Tree Care Many people ask when the best time to prune a tree is during the year. The answer to this can be explained in three parts which will be described below. The Full Picture First of all, a tree is a living...