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TREE FAST FACTS!
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Treatment for damaged tree
bark is similar to the process
used for treating a skin wound.
Arborists trim away any rough
edges so as the tree grows, the
wound can " scab " over.
Trees repel deer by emitting
bitter acids when they sense
the animals are nibbling on
their leaves.
While Bradford pear trees are
very prevalent in our area and
are gorgeous in the spring,
They're known for snapping
during storms and also give off
an unpleasant odor. If you're
looking for a tree to plant in
your yard, it's best to pass on
this species!
Trees have the ability to defend
themselves when insects
attack and can even send out
distress signals to other trees
around them so they can also
go on the defensive.
Of the estimated three trillionplus
trees on earth, there are
over 60,000 different species!
For big tree removal and pruning
projects, it's safest to call in a
professional for help.
Carrie Poff, owner and CEO of Brown
Hound Tree Service, says that in addition to
well-maintained trees giving a property's curb
appeal a boost and even increasing its value,
they do wonderful things for a person's overall
health. " Spending time around trees can help
lower blood pressure and reduce stress. "
PROPER PLANTING
We've all heard horror stories of trees falling
on people's homes and cars during a storm, but
our tree care pros say that in some instances,
prevention of catastrophes like these can be
avoided before a tree is even planted.
If you're considering adding trees to your
home's landscape, the two key questions every
property owner should ask themselves before
picking up their shovel is what type of tree
they want to purchase and where they hope
to plant it.
" Where you decide to plant a tree is very
important, " says Poff. " While that baby pine
tree looks cute now, when it matures, it will
be very tall. Place young trees that will gain
a great deal of height away from your home,
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communication lines and power lines. "
Kyle Rose, Business Development Officer
for The Green Team, seconds this statement
and emphasizes that when in doubt, get in
touch with an arborist or someone knowledgeable
about trees at your local nursery for advice
when deciding what species to plant.
PREVENTION &
MAINTENANCE TIPS
Once your tree is in the ground, give it all the
tools it needs in order to thrive. " Many trees
... attract certain insects. It's recommended
to treat the trees with the proper insecticides,
miticides and fungicides before they have
issues, " Rose advises.
Salb states that having them on an appropriate
fertilization schedule from the get-go is
another way to keep trees growing at their best.
Using a gradual release fertilizer ensures that
nutrients are evenly distributed. " You should
also conduct regular tests on your soil to see
whether or not any of its components are deficient
or absent. "
You can't forget the water! " In general,
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