Understanding Tree Health: Signs of a Healthy vs. Sick Tree
A healthy tree shows a balanced crown, vigorous seasonal shoot growth, species-typical, turgid foliage, continuous bark and taper, strong U-shaped branch unions, and a visible root flare with uniform soil moisture. Warning signs include chlorosis, patchy defoliation, epicormic shoots, asymmetric dieback, cankers, pitch tubes or D-shaped exit holes, conks or shelf fungi, and hidden flares […]
The Ultimate Guide to Tree Care for Homeowners
This guide outlines seasonal care: spring health checks, summer monitoring, autumn risk prioritization, and winter structure work. It specifies deep, infrequent watering, correct mulch depth and setback, and periodic soil testing with targeted amendments. Pruning focuses on dead, crossing, and weak attachments, with limits on annual removal and dormancy timing; hire certified arborists for high-risk […]
