CODOMINANT STEMS The term “codominant stems” is used to describe two or more stems that emerge from the same location on the main trunk of a tree. The stems are similar in size and neither one is dominant. Codominant stems can be hazardous and often times require removal. One of the codominant stems of this […]
TREE CANKERS Cankers are dead sections of bark, branches, or trunk on a tree. They are among the most destructive and hard to manage tree problems as they attack a tree’s tissue cells and cause decay. Most canker diseases are caused by fungi that grows between the tree’s bark and the wood killing the living […]
Root Rot Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Root rot is a disease that attacks the roots of trees growing in wet or damp soil. It is a decaying disease that spreads through soil and will lead to the eventual death of a tree. Causes of Root Rot in Trees The most common cause of root rot […]
JUST SAY NO TO TREE TOPPING WHAT IS TOPPING According to the International Society of Arboriculture, topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches used to reduce the size of a tree. Topping is the most harmful tree practice known and is not a viable method of height reduction. It does not decrease future risk […]
A splash of color can really transform your garden or landscape and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing whites or pinks or a combination of the two spread across a sea of green and browns. They stand out and make your area whether large or small really stand out. So if you’re looking to […]