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Fall 2014 is Here: Part 1

Our falls here in the Tri-Cities can be either hit or miss. Sometimes they’re a little on the colder side and sometimes there can be a bit mild. But just to make sure you prepare for the harshest conditions, you will want to ensure your trees receive enough water going into the cold season.

Remove Dead & Fallen Trees

By removing dead and fallen trees, you will reduce the risk of inviting insects and disease. Defoliating insects migrate to the foliage of a tree and feed on the leaves. Other chewing insects attack the fruit. Caterpillars and beetles make up the largest proportion of chewing insects. Generally, trees can bounce back from an attack of these defoliators, though repeat infestation will weaken a tree and can eventually kill it by starving it of energy.

Remove Hazards

Hazards can be defined as any part of the tree that could potentially break and cause damage to property or person. Hazards can be caused by the sheer weight of the limb and leaves during spring and summer. As normal weather takes place, the stress can cause fractures or failing points. When leaves start to fall, the protection that was there is gone and makes trees more susceptible to failure.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little tree maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

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Fall 2014 is Here: Part 2

The fall season in the Tri-Cities can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re a little on the colder side and sometimes there can be a bit mild. But just to make sure you prepare for the harshest conditions, you will want to ensure your trees receive enough water going into the cold season.

Remove Wayward Seedlings

Any tree can occasionally produce branches that brush against the house, hang too low over a pathway, or block the view from a window. In the case of a seedling, you will want to do some quick pruning, trimming, or possible removing of any seedlings that could pose a hazard.

Spray For Insects

Boring insects are often the most harmful to trees and if left intreated can cause death. Boring, or tunneling, insects cause damage by boring into the stem, roots, or twigs of a tree. Some lay eggs which then hatch and the larvae burrow more deeply into the wood blocking off the water-conducting tissues of the tree. Boring insects generally feed on the vascular tissues of the tree.

If the infestation is serious, the upper leaves are starved of nutrients and moisture and the tree can die. Signs of borer infestation include entry/exit holes in the bark, small mounds of sawdust at the base, and sections of the crown wilting and dying. It is important to regularly monitor a tree’s trunk for signs of boring insects to enable early identification and quick treatment.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little tree maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

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Fall 2014 is Here: Part 3

The fall season in the Tri-Cities can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re a little on the colder side and sometimes there can be a bit mild. But just to make sure you prepare for the harshest conditions, you will want to ensure your trees receive enough water going into the cold season.

Wrap Your Trees

Why can it be important to wrap trees in preparation for cold weather? Cold temperatures can damage plants in several ways. Plants that are not hardy in Eastern Washington will be killed or injured during the winter unless protected in a microclimate.

Injury is more prevalent and more severe when low temperatures occur in early fall or late spring, when there is little or no snow cover during the winter or when low temperatures are of prolonged duration. Pronounced fluctuations in temperature can be extremely detrimental to plants throughout the fall, winter, or spring.

Pull Away Mulch

Thin, fine particles like compost or finely shredded bark are best laid only 2 inches to no more than 3 inches deep around most plants and trees. If you put down a thicker layer than that, you risk reducing oxygen to the roots.

If the particle size of your mulch is larger, like straw, pine needles, chunks of bark, or rock, they can be applied up to 4 inches deep. The larger spaces between the chunks allow more air and light in, so you will need a thicker layer for effective weed control, water conservation, and protection from cold.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little tree maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

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