Protecting Your Trees from Sun-scald

Protecting Your Trees from Sun-scald Sunscald (also sun scald) is a condition in which part of a tree develops damage after exposure to a large temperature differential between night and day. You must protect your trees as the condition can harm the tree to the point where it could die from secondary causes. What Is…

Reasons Why Trees Die Part III

Reasons Why Trees Die Part III While trees are generally marked as long-standing landmarks, sometimes they do succumb to harsh conditions. In fact, on some occasions humans can unintentionally be the cause of tree decay. While not all tree deaths are human-related, it’s important to recognize how we can offset natures taxing effects and eliminate…

Reasons Why Trees Die Part II

Reasons Why Trees Die Part II Try as we might, sometimes our trees don’t outlive us. Much like humans, trees are vulnerable to the silent killers of the world. However, pinpointing potential harms can reduce the risk of trees falling susceptible to harsh conditions. In order to avoid tree decay, the following situations should be…

Reasons Why Trees Die- Part I

Reasons Why Trees Die- Part I Trees are extremely strong and resilient organisms, but like all living things, they eventually die, and there are several things that lead to their eventual demise. Poor Environmental Conditions There are certain environmental conditions that make it impossible for a tree to remain healthy and eventually cause tree death.…

Dealing with Construction Damage to Trees

The Dangers of Construction Damage Despite our best efforts to keep trees out of harm’s way, outside forces can undoubtedly pose a threat if they aren’t monitored properly. Construction damage, specifically, can impair a tree’s structure, split branches, tarnish foliage, and disrupt the soil. Fortunately, there are companies that provide tree construction and tree damage…