5 Reasons to Trim Trees During Late Winter

It's often recommended that trees are pruned in late winter, which may seem like odd timing since that's when trees are dormant. There are still many good reasons to choose this season for pruning. Read on to learn more.  1. Sap Reduction Sap flows most readily in the early spring, just as new growth is bursting forth on the tree. In late winter, the tree still lies mainly dormant so there will be less sap produced from pruning cuts. [Read More]

Emerald Ash Borers: A Guide For Your Landscape Trees

Ash trees in North America are in danger of dying out completely due to the invasive emerald ash borer. The following guide can help you recognize and prevent infestations so your trees remain healthy. Damages Although adult ash borers will feed on the leaves of ash trees, this damage isn't what devastates the plants. Instead, ash trees die due to the damages caused by ash borer larvae. Ash borers lay their eggs just beneath the bark of an ash tree. [Read More]