Day: July 25, 2017
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Should You Prune Your Trees During The Fall Season?
Many people have questions about pruning and the best time for pruning the trees on their property. Is fall a good time for pruning? It would seem so - you’re already busy trimming back perennials and otherwise tidying your landscape in preparation for winter. Why not trim the trees too? The answer is: do not trim your… more
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Why Are My Evergreens Losing Their Needles?
Recently, we've received many phone calls from clients concerned about the amount of needles their evergreens have been losing this season. We're here to tell you there's no cause for alarm. This evergreen shedding is perfectly natural, as explained in this article by Gretchen Voyle of Michigan State University. If you have any further questions,… more
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Why Is There Such Beautiful Fall Color in Michigan?
Michigan, a state of rolling hills and deciduous forests, is a wonderful place to be in early fall. Do you know why our trees put on such a brilliant show this time of year? Trees use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar to feed the tree in a process called photosynthesis. But… more
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Do Trees Talk To Each Other?
Do trees talk to each other? For some people, even nature lovers, the idea is ludicrous, but recent results of certain scientific studies are changing the way researchers view plant communication. The idea that trees communicate with each other was explored decades ago, but the methodology of the first studies was strongly criticized and this… more
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How To Repair Damaged Trees In Kent County After A Tornado
On the night of July 7, 2014, an EF1-rated tornado blew through Kent County, leaving in its wake a significant amount of damaged trees and tree downage. It touched down near 64th Street and Burlingame Avenue, and was on the ground for 10 minutes and 6.25 miles. Fortunately, there were no deaths, but many homes and… more