When to Call a Tree Surgeon for Storm Damage
Selecting a tree for a compact plot means checking mature height, root spread, soil type and light levels before you buy.
Selecting a tree for a compact plot means checking mature height, root spread, soil type and light levels before you buy.
Regular winter pruning removes crowded branches, lets light into the canopy and encourages a stronger crop of apples next season.
After high winds, look for splits, hanging limbs and lifted roots, then keep clear and seek professional help for unsafe trees.
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Aug 16
10Selecting a tree for a compact plot means checking mature height, root spread, soil type and light levels before you buy.
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Aug 1
10Bare-root trees establish well when planted in dormant season with good soil preparation, firm planting and a sturdy support stake.
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Jul 28
10Keep mulch a few inches clear of the trunk and spread it no deeper than a hand's width to protect moisture and prevent disease.
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Jul 26
10Honey fungus spreads through roots and can kill woody plants, so removing infected stumps and improving drainage may limit its impact.
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Jul 23
10Native mixes such as hawthorn, blackthorn and hornbeam offer dense screening, seasonal interest and valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife.
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Jul 26
10Regular winter pruning removes crowded branches, lets light into the canopy and encourages a stronger crop of apples next season.
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Jul 23
10From ash dieback to honey fungus, early symptoms such as leaf loss, cankers and dieback help you decide when to call an arborist.
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Jul 4
10After high winds, look for splits, hanging limbs and lifted roots, then keep clear and seek professional help for unsafe trees.
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Jul 2
10Bare-root trees establish well when planted in dormant season with good soil preparation, firm planting and a sturdy support stake.
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