How To Take Care Of Adult Trees
While proper tree care is important for the growth & nurturing of new, young plants, it is equally important how to care for the adult trees.
Helpful Tips for Spring Tree Care
Spring has officially begun in Minneapolis and now is the perfect opportunity to address your post-winter/spring tree care needs. Spring is the optimal time to give your existing trees the care they need to stay radiant throughout the warmer seasons. Plus, reviewing and updating your landscape will improve its appearance and life, and provide you with inspiration for new additions to your yard. Below are a few tips to help you prep your landscape.
Trees And The Different Seasons
Knowing what to look for and plan for in the different seasons is key to keeping your trees healthy. Below are a few tips for each season to help you plan the care of your yard or property. Spring Is your tree behind when it breaks bud? Is your tree only half leafed…
Fall Tree Care
Our trees need care to prepare for colder months. “While your trees seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to the tough conditions can cause them major stress,” says Jim Skiera, Executive Director of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). “Minimize stress by helping your trees through the cold months, a…
Winter is the Best Time to Prune
Winter is the best time to thin trees to keep them healthy and protect them from disease, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Pruning trees when they are dormant is a way to protect them from diseases such as oak wilt or Dutch elm disease that are active during the growing season,” said Jennifer…
Oak Wilt
What is Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak caused by a nonnative fungus. It is one of the most serious diseases of oak in the eastern United States, killing thousands of trees each year. Where site conditions favor disease, the fungus can spread from tree to tree, killing most if not…