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Should I remove ivy from my tree? Ivy should be removed off of the bark. After several years ivy can begin to choke the life out of a tree smothering it and growing into the bark. A tree with ivy is more susceptible to insects and borers. Read More...
Fall Tree Feeding is Necessary and Extremely Beneficial for Trees in Cincinnati Homeowners may not realize the full importance of maintaining their trees by performing regularly scheduled tasks throughout the year to keep their trees healthy. In the Cincinnati area, fertilizing your trees in the fall is very important to maintaining the Read More...
Why is my tree not looking good? Trees start showing signs of sickness when under stress. Stress can be caused by many different factor; and trees handle adverse conditions, however, when several stress factors are at work at the same time your tree may become ill. If your tree looks like it needs some help, it probably does. Always Read More...
Why should I fertilize my trees? A tree needs essential nutrients to survive. Often, the soil in your yard is deficient in nutrients causing a tree to become stressed. Fertilizer is used to prevent nutrient deficiencies in trees as well as to cure an already distressed tree. Fertilize to improve tree vigor and beauty. You can expect to see Read More...
What is a certified arborist? An arborist is a tree care professional educated in arboriculture. After several years of on the job training experience and course work, an arborist takes a certification test administered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Upon passing the test, he or she becomes a certified arborist. Read More...
Why should I prune my trees? Increased light penetration, air circulation, and healthy growth are 3 reasons to trim trees in Cincinnati. More light from the sun reduces the risk of fungal diseases developing on leaf surfaces. Greater airflow throughout the canopy reduces storm damage and the risk of your tree splitting. And when you prune Read More...
What are symptoms of a sick or distressed tree in Cincinnati? Though a tree can become distressed at any time of the year, trees are especially susceptible during the hot, dry weather Cincinnati normally experiences during July and August. It is best to treat a sick or distressed tree at the first sign of symptoms. Trees are more susceptible Read More...
The trees on your property provide a beautiful view as well as shade from the sun. Not to mention the wildlife that live in the branches, giving your home or business a more natural and pleasant setting. Although trees improve the value of your property, sometimes a tree can pose a serious danger. A tree standing too close to a building or Read More...
Residents, business owners and public officials are all extremely concerned about the relentless spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati, Ohio. This pretty-but-nasty beetle has killed millions of trees in the Midwest in just six years. And now this invasive insect has been identified in all eight counties in the Greater Cincinnati Read More...
How to Protect Your Trees in Greater Cincinnati from the Asian Longhorned Beetle In June of 2011, municipal officials confirmed the presence of the Asian longhorn beetle in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Asian longhorn beetle is a destructive, non-native insect which was first detected in Brooklyn, New York in 1996. If you find the Asian longhorn Read More...
