Plant health care

Will bent arborvitae recover after snow, or should I cable them?

Cabling is usually tough since there is nothing to cable them to. In some cases, we recommend reducing the tops...

Will black primer on my maple bush cause any damage?

It would be very unlikely that this would damage the plant. I would leave it as is for now and not remove the leaves...

Will building a planter around my redwood tree harm it?

Your neighbor is correct. Adding fill soil to the base of trees can result in decay/disease in the basal portion of...

Will heavy equipment be brought onto my property?

It is possible, with your permission. If we have to we will use plywood to minimize the impact on the landscape. Keep...

Will Leyland Cypress roots return after cutting and repaving?

It very much depends on how far the path is from the stem of the tree. You would not want to cut roots that are larger...

Will my redbud trees grow new branches up top?

It is very unlikely that the redbuds will resprout in the upper crown. The decline could be due to winter injury/low...

Will nearby trenching harm my tree's roots?

As the tree grows, you might be able to prune the limbs near the wires to prevent contact. If the trunk of the tree...

Will pruning help my redbud produce more flowers next spring?

Pruning the redbud may help improve flowering of a redbud, however, there are several reasons a redbud may not be...

Will removing maple trees affect drainage in my yard?

It is difficult to answer your question without actually seeing the site. Trees do absorb a substantial amount of...

Will removing maple trees cause more standing water in my yard?

It is difficult to answer your question without actually seeing the site. Trees do absorb a substantial amount of...