Tree girdling almost always spells doom for a tree if not caught early and corrected. This common, yet easily overlooked problem happens when something wraps so tightly around a tree (like a girdle), ...
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"I can tell you put in a lot of hard and calculated work." Landscaper shares before-and-after photos after fixing harmful ...
Avoiding mulch volcanoes goes a long way in keeping trees healthy, as well. The main issue with this type of mulching is that ...
Dear Master Gardener: We moved into a house and noticed the roots of several trees are girdled. Why did this happen? Answer: Girdling roots are roots that grow in a circular or spiral pattern around ...
Q: I have an 8-year-old oak tree. It looks like it has a girdling root. Should we cut through the root in two places so it can be removed, or should we leave well enough alone. A: Definitely trim and ...
This photo shows a tree root that is growing above ground and is wrapping around the base of a tree. This is not a normal occurrence for trees. Usually a tree will grow a girdling root or roots after ...
STAUNTON — As the sun hit the courthouse steps Thursday afternoon, crew members with Williams Brothers Tree and Lawn Service finished removing the stumps of two Zelkova trees. The Zelkova trees, which ...
I planted a small loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in a raised bed two years ago, knowing it would outgrow its home. My intentions were to move it the following spring, but my intentions were derailed by ...
Did you know you may be unknowingly stressing out the trees and shrubs in your yard, consequently reducing their vigor and shortening their life? The area of concern is where the plant meets the ...
Purdue Landscape Report: Stop me if you’ve heard this one…. A tree is in a slow decline year after year. You are called to your client’s property only to find the root flare well below grade. Most ...