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Missed Trimming Your Trees Before They Bloomed? When Can You Safely Trim Next?
Trimming your trees at the right time is crucial for maximizing their health and aesthetic appeal. However, life can sometimes get in the way, leading to missed opportunities for pre-bloom pruning. If spring has sprung and you find yourself looking up at trees already in bloom, you might wonder if it's too late to trim. The good news is that while you may have missed the optimal early spring trimming window, there are still safe and effective ways to care for your trees throughout the year.
A Guide to Managing Trees on Property Lines
Here at Plows Tree Service, we're experts in navigating the complexities surrounding trees that straddle property lines. Whether you're faced with decisions about trimming, concerns about safety, or simply want to ensure your trees continue to thrive as shared natural assets, this guide is for you. We'll walk you through the essentials of managing these special trees, blending legal advice with practical tree care tips to maintain peace and beauty along your property border.
Creating a Pet-Friendly Yard: Trees and Plants to Embrace and Avoid
The safety of our pets in the yard starts with knowing which plants and trees are safe for them to be around. It might surprise you, but if ingested, several common plants and trees could pose serious risks to your pets.
What’s that green stuff on my trees, and is it harmful?
Noticed unusual patches on your trees lately? That's lichen—a harmless symbiote of fungi and algae—whose presence often worries homeowners. At Plows Tree Service, we're here to ease your concerns. Lichen thrives in clean air and sunlight, and its increased visibility on trees in our Central New York area could indeed be linked to this winter's unseasonably warm temperatures. Such conditions may stress trees, making them more inviting hosts for lichen. This concise guide will explain what lichen is, explore its causes, and reassure you about its impact on tree health, ensuring you're well-informed about these natural occurrences in your backyard.
Unseasonably Warm Winter in Upstate NY: Impacts on Trees
As Upstate New York grapples with an unseasonably warm and unsettled winter, we are focusing on the unique challenges these conditions present to local trees. From disrupted dormancy cycles to increased vulnerability to pests, the warmer weather could spell trouble for your trees. Recognizing the importance of proactive tree care during these unexpected seasonal shifts, we're here to shed light on how these changes affect tree health and how Plows Tree Service's expertise can offer the support and solutions needed to ensure the vitality of your trees through this unusual winter and beyond.