by Tina Graver, ISA Certified Arborist MA-5527A April 2017 It is springtime and the landscapes are looking full and lush! Fresh mulch has been put down and the bees are buzzing. So what is going on with that Nellie Stevens Holly? It is yellowing on the inside and the fresh mulch is now… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tree Care
Proper Mulching for Trees
by Joanne Mead Proper mulching benefits tree health by controlling soil temperature in extreme heat and cold, retaining moisture, reducing competition from grass roots, controlling weeds, and preventing lawn mower and string trimmer damage. However, improper mulching causes irreversible damage to a tree. When mulch is applied properly, only a very thin layer should be… Read more »
What’s growing on my tree?
While many growths on trees are not an indicator of a problem, they sometimes indicate a serious issue that, if left untreated, can cause a lot of damage and/or injury. When in doubt, always call an arborist to correctly diagnose a foreign growth on a tree. Read through the list below to learn about some… Read more »
