5 Signs It's Time To Remove A Diseased Tree

Posted on: 13 January 2022

Tree diseases are caused by fungal, bacterial, or viral pathogens. The most fatal of these diseases usually enter the tree via wood or root wounds, although sometimes insects are the vectors that bring disease to a tree. Depending on the disease and the severity, removal may be the only suitable option.  1. Contagion Severity Some tree diseases can be treated or even cured. Others, like Dutch elm disease, are fatal. Fatal, highly contagious diseases are best destroyed as soon as they are recognized.
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Tree Not Growing Well? How To Know If It Is Time To Remove It And How It Is Removed

Posted on: 3 December 2021

If you have a tree growing on your property that is not doing well, it is important that you first determine why this is happening. There may be some cases where it would be best to remove the tree. Keep reading so you know what you should do.  When To Remove a Tree If there is a tree on your property that will not damage anything if it falls, you can leave it be and allow it to die naturally.
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What Season Is Best To Prune Your Flowering Crabapple Tree In Michigan?

Posted on: 14 October 2021

Limbs can hang low if your crabapple tree is laden with heavy fruit year after year. Often branches will break or become diseased. You can prune those limbs and branches whenever you like. However, if you wait until late winter or early spring before it blooms, your crabapple tree will have all summer to fill in with new growth. This will also help your tree fully flower the following spring.
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Signs Of Invasive Tree Roots That Require Tree Removal

Posted on: 1 September 2021

Do you have mature invasive trees on your property? If so, you need to be mindful of the potential property damage they can cause. Trees provide shade and can improve the aesthetics of landscapes. Despite their beauty, they can wreak havoc on properties. This is particularly true if they are planted near homes. Ideally, trees should be planted further away from homes. However, some older trees that are several decades old may have been planted at a time when this was not common practice.
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