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January 15, 2021

Category: Tree and Plant Care

Why Do We Recommend Fertilization of Trees?

Friday, August 29 2014 by chris hartley

With our deep root fertilization service, we inject nutrients deep into the soil. These nutrients invigorate the root and vascular systems of the trees, helping them better withstand the stresses of the urban/suburban environment. City and suburban soils are totally different from the soils in a native woodlot. In nature, tree roots can extend out

  • Published in Fall, Tree and Plant Care

A Guide to Proper Plant Watering

Tuesday, July 15 2014 by chris hartley

Watering Instructions The single most important factor in plant and lawn health is water. This is true of all plants, but is especially critical for newly installed lawns, trees and shrubs. New plantings have minimal root systems and reduced ability for moisture absorption. There is no single recommendation that can cover every situation; natural rainfall,

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

7 Reasons To Consider Pruning Services in Winter

Thursday, November 21 2013 by chris hartley

1.  Due to the threat of insects or disease, some trees should be pruned only during the dormant season.  This is especially true for oaks (oak wilt disease), American elms (dutch elm disease), ash (emerald ash borer) and crabapples (bacterial fireblight). 2.  Leafy plants store nutrients in their leaves, then send Our tree crews are equipped to work year-round. those nutrients back to the roots

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

Guide to Proper Plant Watering

Thursday, May 24 2012 by chris hartley

Watering Instructions The single most important factor in plant and lawn health is water. This is true of all plants, but is especially critical for newly installed lawns, trees and shrubs. New plantings have minimal root systems and reduced ability for moisture absorption. There is no single recommendation that can cover every situation; natural rainfall,

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

Why Small Trees Benefit from Dormant Pruning

Monday, January 16 2012 by chris hartley

Proper pruning of young trees is the most important and cost effective pruning we do. Depending on the species, location, health and environmental stresses, many young trees have defects in their structure. Left unchecked such defects can result in long term problems that can be expensive to correct or even result in the loss of a valuable tree. The most common examples include:

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

Rejuvenation Pruning Reduces Old, Overgrown Shrubs and Restores Vigor

Monday, October 24 2011 by chris hartley

PURPOSE ·      Rejuvenation Pruning of old overgrown shrubs can help reduce size and restore them to new vigor. Certain shrubs, even though badly overgrown, can be restored by proper use of rejuvenation pruning. ·      Lilac, Privet, Forsythia, Spirea, Potentilla, Viburnum, Cotoneaster, Dogwood, Weigelia, Mockorange, Quince, Burning Bush and Honeysuckle are examples of shrubs that can

  • Published in Fall, Tree and Plant Care

Plan Now for Dormant Pruning

Monday, October 24 2011 by chris hartley

There are a number of reasons for pruning trees and overgrown shrubs from November through March: 1. Some trees should only be pruned during the dormant season due to the threat of insect or disease. Oaks (oak wilt disease), American elms (dutch elm disease), ash (emerald ash borer) and crabapples (bacterial fireblight) are some that

  • Published in Fall, Tree and Plant Care

Our Favorite Ways to Add Color to the Fall Landscape

Wednesday, October 12 2011 by chris hartley

In our October 10 newsletter, we discuss our favorite plants to add punches of color to the fall landscape.  Read it at this link. October 10, 2011 E-Newsletter

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

Tar Spot on Maple Trees

Wednesday, August 31 2011 by chris hartley

We’re seeing an extraordinary amount of maple trees inflicted with tar spot – a fungal disease characterized by black, tar-like dots on the foliage.  Emerging in spring as little yellow pinpoints, the spots darken and enlarge later in summer, eventually resembling black tar spots.  The good news is, tar spot is primarily a cosmetic nuisance.  Tar

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care

Why Do We Recommend the Pruning of Trees?

Monday, March 07 2011 by chris hartley

There are many reasons we recommend tree pruning At Smith Tree and Landscape, certified arborists conduct all of our tree inspections. When our experts recommend tree trimming, it is usually for one of the following reasons: Sanitation: To maintain healthy trees, it is important to remove dead and diseased wood. This reduces potential disease activity

  • Published in Tree and Plant Care
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