Posts by Arbor Experts
Rejuvenation Pruning: What, Why & When
Though winter might seem like it lasts forever here in Ohio, spring is just around the corner, and early spring is the perfect time to spend some time prepping your shrubs. Every three to five years, some shrubs need a bit of extreme pruning to ensure that they continue to be healthy and produce enough…
Read MoreWinter Tree Pruning: Good or Bad?
As the temperatures cool, most people stop thinking about tree care. But the reality is that winter and early spring are an excellent time for tree work. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider having tree work done in winter.
Read MoreHow To Make Leaf Mold, Mulch & Compost To Improve Your Garden Soil For Free
When the leaves start to fall in autumn, you’re faced with the question of just what to do with all of those dead brown leaves fluttering around. Many people simply rake and bag them to be tossed in the landfill. But why not turn them into superb sustainable mulch or compost instead? Leaf mulch and compost are free, beautiful, and rich in nutrients and organic matter for your garden.
Read MoreHow To Properly Plant A Tree
Careless or improper planting usually dooms a newly planted tree. If you mess up this step, it doesn’t matter what else you do – the tree is unlikely to survive. Here are our tips and recommendations for how to properly plant a tree so you can enjoy it for the long term.
Read More5 Best Trees For Fall Color in Southwest Ohio
We usually associate fall with the brilliant shades of orange, gold, red, and purple as trees change color all around us. We often get asked to recommend the best landscape trees for fall color in the Dayton area so we’ve put together this list of our favorites. They’re all well-adapted to the southern Ohio climate, many are native to our area, and all reliably put on a spectacular fall show.
Read MoreCertified Arborists Save You Time and Money
Healthy well-maintained trees are one of the most important elements of any landscape. Mature shade or evergreen trees beautify the neighborhood and provide shelter for wildlife, but they have monetary benefits, too. Trees have a positive impact on property values, they help improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff and help with energy savings. So why…
Read More6 Worst Tree Pruning Mistakes You Can Make
Unlike a terrible haircut, badly pruned tree branches won’t grow back. When it comes to tree pruning, “take a little off the top” stresses trees leaving them vulnerable to disease and structurally unsafe. It doesn’t take a trained tree expert to spot a bad pruning job. Once those branches are gone, they’re gone for good.…
Read MoreThe Best Spring-Flowering Trees to Plant in Dayton
Some of the best blossoms of spring in Dayton come from flowering trees. Their emerging fragrance fills the air and falling petals dance in the wind like spring snow, blanketing the ground in color. These are the landscape trees that you want to brighten the early season, and if they offer further seasonal landscape interest,…
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