The oak (Quercus palustris) is a tree in the red oak family that is native to the eastern United States. Chlorosis According to the Iowa State University Horticulture and Pest News, the most common affliction for oaks is chlorosis, a disease caused by an inability to absorb iron from the soil. This problem results from…
When it gets cold enough, deciduous trees go into a period of dormancy to conserve energy until things warm up again. This is a temporary state that will break when spring comes. Once the final leaf has fallen, they are dormant, but spring will see the leaves come back. Except, your tree didn’t come back….
When to Reduce a Tree’s Height The most common reasons homeowners request a height reduction of a tree in their yard are that the tree has become too imposing for its location, or it’s encroaching upon power lines. Other reasons to reduce a tree’s height include: Safety When upper limbs or parts of the trunk…
If you have a stump in your yard that you’d like to have removed, calling a professional to get the job done is the best way to go. Here are three benefits of hiring a professional for stump removal. The Roots Are Difficult To Remove One reason to hire a professional for stump removal is…
Chlorosis in trees is a condition that is more prevalent in some areas compared to other. This condition makes the trees have difficulty absorbing the iron from the soil that it needs to thrive. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult condition to detect early due to some more mild signs, but if not treated at…
Aphids are a common garden pest, and if they are treated quickly, you can minimize the damage they do to your leafy plants, shrubs, and trees. However, the issue that many run into is that they infest some of your larger trees. As the pests are very small, they can be difficult to spot on…
Incorporating trees into your landscape design is an excellent idea and can provide you with a lot of great benefits. However, just like any other living plants, your trees can sometimes become susceptible to illnesses and begin to die. When this happens, it is so important that you call a professional to come and help…
Many people have interacted with an arborist at one point or another, especially if tree maintenance was in order. Those individuals who are not familiar with arborists, though, may assume they only plant or grow trees. But they do so much more! Here at Advanced Tree and Shrub Care, we are all certified arborists who…
When it comes to your backyard veggie garden or your rose bushes, fertilizing is a no-brainer. Fertilizing the soil will see anything you plant there flourish within the season. However, the same diligence to fertilizing is not often lent to trees. They just seem far too big to need it. In truth, trees in the…
Having trees on your property is a wonderful idea, because they add a great deal of beauty to your landscaping, they are great for shade, they add another level of privacy, and the list goes on. However, in order to make sure that your trees are well cared for, you must have them trimmed regularly….
