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Why Won’t My Hydrangeas Bloom?

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Nothing beats the big blossoms of a hydrangea plant covering the bright green shrubs they grow on. Bountiful, beautiful, pom-pom-shaped flower heads brighten your garden in shades of bright white to bubblegum pink to lovely lilac to sky blue. And the flowers are long-lasting, meaning you get to enjoy them all summer long. No wonder hydrangeas are so popular in home landscapes. So it certainly can be frustrating when your hydrangea is not blooming. While hydrangeas can be pretty easy to grow, it can be frustrating when you don’t get the massive blooms and color you were expecting. That’s where focusing on proper care can ensure you get the long-lasting flowers you crave year after year. Let’s look at what would cause a hydrangea not to boom and how you can change the outcome with some simple maintenance tips and tricks. Reasons Why Hydrangeas Aren’t Blooming Like any other plant, to get optimum growth, which includes blooming capabilities, you want to ensure the right plant...

Tree Identification: Do I Have An Aspen Tree?

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Aspen trees are pretty well-known for some great characteristics in home landscapes. In fact, you might find you’re not sure what this tree is more loved for – its brilliant yellow foliage in autumn, its whitish trunks that stand in bold contrast, or the rustling of its quaking leaves. Think you have an aspen in your yard or maybe want to add one? Here are some aspen tree facts and types of aspen trees you can try to get the visually appealing contrast they bring to your landscape. How To Identify An Aspen Tree The aspen tree has quite a few identifying features that can help distinguish it from other trees. You might notice its tall, slender appearance, for instance. Also, if you see them in forests, aspens tend to grow in groves rather than as single trees. Aspens often reproduce vegetatively, meaning they send up above-ground shoots from their below-ground roots. So sometimes a single grove of multiple trees is actually clones of the same organism!  They grow betwe...

How To Help Trees & Plants During An Unexpected Heat Wave

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Searing temperatures can catch you by surprise, especially after cooler days or rainy seasons. While a heat wave can expectedly cause struggling plants to wilt, it can even set back well-established plants and landscape shrubs. Mother Nature’s hot flashes may be out of your control, but you can help tackle the rising temperatures by recognizing heat stress symptoms and learning how to treat heat-stressed trees. Let’s look at some things you can do immediately to better handle unexpected warm spells, so your plants and trees survive the heat wave. Signs & Symptoms Of Heat Stress On Trees Most plants grow best in temperatures ranging from 59 degrees to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant growth tends to slow when temperatures rise over 90 degrees Fahrenheit and lingers for longer periods. That’s when you might begin to see heat stress symptoms. These symptoms can amplify when temperatures are over 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service describes a heat wave as a ...

How To Pick The Right Trees For Drought-Prone Landscapes

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Importance of Tree Stump Grinding Tree stumps are not only a huge eyesore, but they take up a lot of space in your yard and pose several risks to you and yours. Aesthetically speaking, the sight of a tree stump is very unappealing, but beyond that, it also poses many risks and dangers. Tree stump grinding is literally grinding a tree stump. a Noticed higher energy or water bills this summer? You may have if you’ve been cranking the AC or watering your garden more to combat the extreme heat. And you’re right to take action. Instead of reacting, though, approach the dry spells and heat proactively . Pick drought-tolerant trees and choose water-wise planting and irrigation strategies, especially if your state is currently in severe drought. Remember though, wait until fall to plant new trees! Water-Wise Landscaping: Things To Consider When Selecting Trees Landscaping using drought-tolerant plants has become popular in recent years, particularly as a result of lingering drough...

Is Beech Leaf Disease Impacting Your Trees

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Its wide-spreading canopy is a great refuge on sunny days and adds amazing bronze color in fall. Beech trees can also live for 300 to 400 years, growing taller than 80 feet. But our beloved beech trees are now under threat from a malady called beech leaf disease, which is spreading rapidly, killing both mature trees and young ones, too. Let’s look at this beech tree ailment, what causes beech leaf disease, and how to treat beech leaf disease so you can better protect your trees from infection. What Does Beech Leaf Disease Look Like? Both native and ornamental beech tree species are susceptible to beech leaf disease. The disease is associated with a nematode worm called Litylenchus crenatae spp. mccanni i that infects beech buds and leaves. But knowing if your beech tree is impacted will take looking for some classic signs of infection. Spotting these symptoms early can help make a difference in catching a problem before it becomes too detrimental to your tree’s health. ...

Do I Need to Water My Trees?

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One of the most important parts of taking care of your trees is to make sure they have adequate water. This is especially true for newly planted trees and young trees. Tree watering is an essential factor in the health and longevity of your landscaping trees; and since trees provide a wide range of benefits and increase property value, it is in your best interest as a homeowner to invest more time and care into your property. It would be difficult to suggest an exact amount of watering for your trees, but with this helpful guide, you will have the knowledge necessary to grow happy, healthy trees. Continue reading to learn about tree watering, plus where to look for professional tree care solutions when you need it. Tree Watering Tips New or Young Trees A newly planted tree will require a different level of tree care and watering compared to an older tree. After a new tree is planted, it is important to water it immediately. Continue watering regularly over the next two years...

3 Signs You Must Hire a Commercial Tree Contractor

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When to Employ Commercial Tree Trimming Services If you work with a commercial tree trimming specialist, they’ll inspect your trees, offer estimates, and assess the need for removal. DIY tree removal can be dangerous, most specifically if you have to use a ladder while carrying the tools required to trim or get rid of bulky branches; these are just some of the common risks that come along with doing DIY tree removal. Your certified, educated, licensed, and insured tree contractor will know how to safely trees, so hiring them is necessary. Below are the 3 signs you have to call a tree removal specialist. You notice troubled trunks Often, the trunk can be the most obvious part of the tree. If you’ve got a tree with a trunk that’s damaged, missing big chunks of bark, or cracked, this can mean that the tree is becoming vulnerable and less sturdy. One of the last things you want is a vulnerable and poorly-supported tree because it can fall at any minute. Have a professional arbori...

Planning to Remove Trees in Your Backyard?

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Must-Have Safety Gear for Tree Removal in Melbourne Do you want to take down a dangerous or unwanted tree in your backyard? If so, then we strongly suggest that you hire a professional tree contractor for a safe and successful tree removal job. But, if you are planning to do the job on your own for whatever reason, then you must make sure to find and wear the appropriate safety gear before starting the process. The following are the must-have safety gear that you should be wearing: Hard Hats When dealing with trees, you should always wear protection for your head. Without one, you will be at risk of head injuries. Keep in mind that branches can snap and trees can go in the wrong direction when they’re being cut down. Wearing a hard hat is the first line of defense of your head against falling tree branches and other debris. It also serves as a shield for your head in case you fall to the ground or hit your head onto something. You should not trim or cut down a tree without we...

Removing Tree Stumps Properly

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Importance of Tree Stump Grinding Tree stumps are not only a huge eyesore, but they take up a lot of space in your yard and pose several risks to you and yours. Aesthetically speaking, the sight of a tree stump is very unappealing, but beyond that, it also poses many risks and dangers. Tree stump grinding is literally grinding a tree stump. Different from stump removal, stump grinding shaves the tree trunk down to an inch below the soil or more. Stump grinding is generally chosen by most homeowners because it is faster and less expensive. Having a stump in the middle of a lawn is a hazard. Think about anyone playing or running on the lawn. The stump presents a trip hazard, which could lead to injury. In addition to being a hazard for those running or playing, they can also be a hazard to lawn equipment. One of the important reasons is the liability issue. Children playing in the yard where a stump has been left run a risk of serious injury, and children running fast may not n...

Get Rid of That Tree Stump

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The Reasons Getting a Tree Stump Removal Service is Important Trees are cut for a wide variety of reasons. When trees get cut, stumps get left behind and you want to make sure that this doesn’t happen. When you just leave a stump behind, it can cause safety issues, it can also make your trees grow back, and you can also potentially get an insect infestation in your yard that might move into your home. Tree stump removal service is important for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are as follows: Growing Back That stump that you left after getting you trees cut can actually make that tree grow back again. Growing trees also mean that the roots are also continuously growing which can be an issue as it can destroy the way your yard looks and can also be destructive to the cement. Continuous growth can also mean that the stump is probably stealing minerals and nutrients from the existing plants in your yard. If you leave a stump behind, it just basically defeats the pur...

Common Tree Planting Mistakes

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Our team of certified arborists recognizes there is a lot to know about successful tree planting, so feel free to look through our list of tips to avoid the most common tree planting mistakes! Tree Planting Tips! There are a lot of things to remember when you are performing “ tree surgery ”!  It’s always smart to do your research before breaking ground and consult an expert to make sure the job is done properly. We have composed a simple list of tips to help you have a successful tree planting experience. Planting Too Deep Among the more common tree planting mistakes that people make when planting a tree in their yard is planting the tree too deep in the ground.   A good rule of ( green ) thumb when planting a tree is the hole you are planting the tree in should never be deeper than the root ball. Before planting the tree, check where the first lateral roots are in terms of depth in the hole. The lateral roots should always be near surface level! If you are unsu...