
Biostimulants: The Multivitamins Your Trees and Shrubs Need
What comes to your mind when you think of the word “multivitamin”? Do you wonder if it works? What benefits it has? If it’s good for you? Biostimulants are like multivitamins for plants, but with guaranteed results. They leave your landscape flourishing, both internally and aesthetically. In fact, our Certified Arborists like to say, if you can only apply one thing to your trees and shrubs, it should be biostimulants. (This is especially true if…

Soil Compaction: The Silent Killer Lurking in Your Yard
Caring for landscapes means recognizing stress. Unfortunately, not all stressors can be seen by the naked eye; such is the case for soil compaction. Heavily compacted soil creates an unnatural, unsupportive environment that fails to support root systems and can be detrimental to plants. Soil compaction can lead to: Overall decline in the tree’s health Canopy dieback (deadwood) Yellowing leaves Early leaf drop Early color change Poor plant growth Presence of secondary invaders (insects who…

4 Essentials For Soil Health
Soil is one of the most important but most commonly overlooked component when it comes to the health and maintenance of a tree or shrub. Overtime soil issues can cause an overall drop in your tree’s health, increased susceptibility to pests, early leaf drop, and discoloration of leaves. The most common of these issues include soil compaction, lack of nutrients, girdling roots, and lack of moisture. To prevent these issues and keep your soil healthy…

Fall Mulching: 4 Benefits Of Mulching In The Fall
Fall Mulching is one of the easiest, quickest, and most cost-effective things you can do to protect your trees through these upcoming cold months. Although mulch can be applied year-round, Fall is a critical time for mulching. In fact, there are 4 specific benefits that you will receive from Fall Mulching. 1. Moisture Retention: Winter is typically a very dry season which is why retaining moisture is so important to healthy soil and root growth….

Why Do Trees Fall Down?
If you’ve seen one tree toppled by high winds while another similar tree in the same yard weathered the storm you may be asking yourself, Why Do Trees Fall Down? In the case of trees uprooting, you can almost always blame it on the roots. A tree’s root system serves multiple purposes. Its 2 most important jobs are to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and to act as the tree’s anchor, keeping the…