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Listen to your trees.
Trees show signs of stress. Changes in a tree's appearance
can tell you a lot of things. Look for changes in leaf color,
misshapen leaves, thinness of the canopy and early loss of
leaves.
Hire a professional arborist.
If you have concerns about your trees, call a certified arborist.
A professional arborist should be certified by the International
Society of Arboriculture. Ask for insurance certificates,
references, credentials and estimates.
Proper planting is necessary for a long life.
Attention should be given to site and tree selection, while
following correct tree planting guidelines. A well-planted tree
can ensure years of healthy growth and benefits.
"Topping" and "Lion Tailing" are forbidden.
Never, ever, top your shade trees. By doing so you are
inflicting irreparable damage to them. There are numerous
ways by which the canopy of a tree can be thinned without
topping.
Prepare your trees for the next season by routinely
monitoring their growth.
When a tree's health is in question, contact a trained arborist
for an assessment and plant health care plan. Preventative
maintenance is less expensive than damages from a tree's
failure.
Timing is very important.
Trees react differently in each season, hence the timing of
various tree care procedures is critical. Fertilization and
planting and disease control are examples of time sensitive
tree care procedures.
Trees show signs of stress. Changes in a tree's appearance
can tell you a lot of things. Look for changes in leaf color,
misshapen leaves, thinness of the canopy and early loss of
leaves.
Hire a professional arborist.
If you have concerns about your trees, call a certified arborist.
A professional arborist should be certified by the International
Society of Arboriculture. Ask for insurance certificates,
references, credentials and estimates.
Proper planting is necessary for a long life.
Attention should be given to site and tree selection, while
following correct tree planting guidelines. A well-planted tree
can ensure years of healthy growth and benefits.
"Topping" and "Lion Tailing" are forbidden.
Never, ever, top your shade trees. By doing so you are
inflicting irreparable damage to them. There are numerous
ways by which the canopy of a tree can be thinned without
topping.
Prepare your trees for the next season by routinely
monitoring their growth.
When a tree's health is in question, contact a trained arborist
for an assessment and plant health care plan. Preventative
maintenance is less expensive than damages from a tree's
failure.
Timing is very important.
Trees react differently in each season, hence the timing of
various tree care procedures is critical. Fertilization and
planting and disease control are examples of time sensitive
tree care procedures.
| Do's and Don'ts for Healthy Trees |
