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Surviving the Winter Trees are typically considered to be composed of at least 50% water. During the winter low temperatures can cause the water inside your tree to freeze. Unfortunately, trees don’t have the ability to move or flock to warmer climates so they have to survive on their own. Thankfully snow keeps at least…
Stumps as homes for insects Dry wood termites are one of the most common types of insects found in stumps. The first thing you need to know about dry wood termites is that they have different roles such as carriers, builders, and scouts. The carriers or female termites are the only types that actually have…
The risks of keeping a sick or dying tree The problem with keeping diseased trees is that they become a huge risk to the rest of your trees, and your neighbors. Diseased trees and dead trees often walk hand in hand. In other words, a tree that is diseased becomes susceptible to death, and often…
Preventing the spread of disease in trees The most significant step to preventing disease in your trees is to remove any dead, dying, or diseased trees in your area. To clarify if your tree is diseased you may still be able to save it. By removing the dead tree, you can stop the spread the…
The Biology of a Tree Beginning from the top, trees have a crown that is covered with leaves. The main purpose of the leaves is to carry out photosynthesis. This process makes food for the tree to survive, and provides clean oxygen for all of life to enjoy. The limbs or branches in the crown…
Red Cedar Tree Basics The red cedar tree is one of the most common trees in the eastern United States. The red cedar is aromatic with a red trunk. The red cedar tree may be most well-known for its ability to handle intense heat and grow in differing soils. It is an evergreen tree which…
Dogwood tree Basics Dogwood Trees have a scientific name of Cronus Florida, and they are native to North America. There are many different types of dogwoods such as white dogwoods, pink dogwoods, Chinese dogwoods, and many more. Many dogwoods are known for having flowers as well, some of these dogwoods will bare fruits during the…
Common Trees in North and South Carolina In North and South Carolina there exists the largest variety of tree species in the country. This is mostly due in part to the huge differences in climate experienced by the region. The varying climates create different types of soil which mean different types of trees can prosper.…
Estimating the age of a tree Most people are aware that counting the circles on the inside of a tree trunk can lead you to an approximate age of the tree. The science behind this is that every year trees generally create a new coating of bark. Finding out the age of a currently healthy…
How do I tell if my tree is sick? There are many symptoms to look for to find out if your tree is sick or not. Often times these symptoms are not immediately visible to the naked eye. Instead however, they require individual inspection for the symptoms. Dead wood is part of the trunk or…