Daily Root Care
Root systems may be the least visible part of the tree, but it definitely isn’t the least important part – especially when it comes to overall tree health! Roots serve as a nutrient transfer system for...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with My Roots?
A healthy root system is essential for a healthy tree. Roots transport and store water and minerals, and safely anchor the tree to the ground. As such, it is important for homeowners to ensure their...
View ArticleNutrition for Trees
Effective nutrient management for trees begins with an understanding of their natural habitat and how trees obtain their mineral nutrients. Built to thrive in nature, trees draw life from nutrient...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with My Soil?
Soil quality, or lack thereof, can drastically impact the health of your landscape. Healthy soil efficiently regulates water, filters pollutions, and produces vital nutrients for your trees. But how...
View ArticleSoil and Roots FAQs
Q: What does healthy soil look like? In general, a healthy soil is free of crusts, compaction, pesticides and other toxins, salt buildup and excessive erosion, and contains sufficient organic matter...
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Mulch Dos and Don’ts
Mulch is a wonderful way to care for trees, new and existing. It conserves moisture in soil, promotes a natural rate of evaporation, regulates soil temperature year-round, provides protection from...
View ArticleGetting to the Root of the Problem
One of the major causes of tree failure is root damage. When a tree’s root system has been extensively damaged, the whole tree can fall to the ground – or onto your house. “Most homeowners will look at...
View ArticleRoots and Hardscapes
Roots serve as the nutrient transfer system for a tree and help establish a strong foundation. Keep the root system healthy with appropriate water, regular checkups on the soil’s health and by...
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How to Correct Aggressive Tree Roots
Trees are hardy plants, and their roots fight back against man-made limits around them. In the urban and suburban landscape, tree roots often are forced to grow between buildings or under driveways and...
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Fall is a Great Time to Mulch
“I know we’re supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?” Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune, or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis....
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