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Water is a vital part of tree care, growth and development. Whether coming from organic sources (rain) or manual watering, it makes up 80-90% of actively growing tissues (leaves and root tips) and approximately half of the woody portions (trunks, stems, large roots) of trees and shrubs. Simply put, it’s a big deal. We’ll explain…
People spend a great deal of time at and around their office space on your corporate campus. From the walk into the office to mid-day outdoor meetings, your campus provides a serene getaway with added environmental benefits. Having healthy and happy trees along with a beautifully manicured outdoor space does more than provide attractive scenery.…
Crabapples, ornamental pears, and ash have all been losing foliage through July and August (Figure 1). The leaves that are falling are infected with apple scab, apple rust, pear scab and anthracnose. All the diseases are fungi that infect newly forming leaves in the early spring. Unfortunately, at this point of the season there aren’t…
Pruning may be the most important tree care task that you handle. It keeps our property safe. It lets us enjoy nature and the views around us. The list could go on and on. Here, we discuss tree pruning tips for deciduous – or “leafy” – trees. Be prepared. Minnesota weather can get nasty. High…
Japanese beetles are again wreaking havoc on trees, shrubs, vines and flowers throughout the Twin Cities. While adult beetles can be found congregating and feeding on many flowers, including roses (Figure 1), they also feed on the foliage of many species of trees including some conifers. (Figure 1) Preferred…
If pruning is an essential part of caring for a tree, then why are so many of us doing it wrong? We uncover five of the most common tree pruning mistakes. Avoid making these and get ready to reap the benefit: beautiful, healthy trees. Topping Topping is the act of removing large branches at the…