When a tree grows, branches divide at a junction, called a fork. Sometimes, two or more branches emerge from one fork. This includes bark. Included bark lacks strong fiber needed to create a structurally sound branch union. When included bark is put under stress (think …
Disease is simply any change from the normal functioning of a tree. Disease can be ongoing and, depending on the situation, can eventually lead to total tree death.
Black spots and dropping leaves – Are your trees dying? Right about now, the greater Madison and Milwaukee areas are experiencing symptoms of a foliar disease called Anthracnose. Commonly affected tree species – Around southern Wisconsin we can expect to see Anthracnose on Maple, Ash, …
Have you bought a houseplant and noticed that it looked a bit sad once you got it home? Hopefully she bounced back. Don’t give up on your green thumb just yet! Just like a human moving to a new space, the plant was adapting to …
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a wood-boring beetle native to Asia. This little beetle has one big impact. It has been sweeping across the US over the last decade and wreaking havoc on ash tree populations. Researching EAB can be overwhelming. Fear not! We’re …
Trees are very important to prune for many reasons (which we have covered more in depth here). Shrubs, however, are often overlooked. One of our clients likened it to that feeling after getting your hair is trimmed, and we couldn’t agree more! You’ll look at …
As Arborists, you won’t often find us discouraging planting a certain type of tree. Some exceptions to this include: invasive species, fast-growing trees that make for difficult upkeep, or certain spruce trees. Specifically, blue spruce varieties which are susceptible to the fungal pathogen Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii, …
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Why mulch your tree? It seems like a lot of extra work for a seemingly unimportant element. However, next to watering, mulching is arguably the best practice for newly planted or even older, established trees. Here in Dane county our soils are generally high in …
Have you ever noticed a beautiful new house, but the older trees around it are looking rather sad? If not, take a closer look next time you drive by. This is a typical sign of soil compaction due to construction. Luckily, we know how to …
The amount of water a newly planted tree needs is highly dependent on many variables. First and foremost, environmental conditions including: temperature, wind condition, and rainfall amount. Other factors include tree variety, root development, and soil type. Roots with the proper amount of water are …
