Logs in the Fire
A popular alternative heating source for many homeowners is a wood burning stove or fireplace. To get the most heat and least amount of creosote, use properly seasoned hardwoods. For seasoning soft woods such as Fir or Pine, one year is a good guideline. For hardwoods, especially Oaks, one year may not be enough for a nice hot and clean burn.
Buck Rub Creates Tree Damage
In the late summer and early fall, male deer are in velvet. In order to remove the velvet from their antlers, the bucks rub against tree trunks. They usually choose trees from 1-2″ in diameter which can fit between their antlers. The rubbing creates wounds on the trunk of the tree, making it more susceptible […]
Tamke’s Winter Protection Plan
Tamke is always ready to service your shrub and tree care needs. We are now preparing for Winter services. Applied in the Fall/Early Winter, Tamke’s Nutri-Green Granular Fertilizer can benefit your shrubs for the spring. The slow-release materials provide the plants with the nutritional requirements to keep them strong, healthy and green. This should be […]
Colorful Concepts
Mistakenly, most folks think the cooler temperature of the Fall season triggers the annual autumnal coloration of our deciduous trees. Actually, photoperiod length, or the lengthening of nights, causes a chemical to be formed in the tree that begins to close off the vascular connections between the tree and its leaves. Crisp cool nights without […]
Feature Foliage – Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica)
The Blackgum, also known as Pepperidge, Black Tupelo, and Sour Gum, is a native tree, among the first to change its colors. The bright red leaves are a spectacular fall display. The common name; Sour Gum, refers to the sour acidic pulp of the berries which ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, and many other mammals like […]
Boxwood Blight
Lately we have been seeing quite a bit of Boxwood Blight on the properties we visit. Boxwood blight is caused by a fungal pathogen and results in severe defoliation and die-back. The one most unique identifier of Boxwood Blight is that it does not seem to affect the roots. All species of Boxwood are susceptible. […]
Seasonal Savings for Your Tree Removal and Pruning
Winter is often the best time to tend to many tree and shrub maintenance needs. Yes, we work on trees and shrubs year round. In fact, it is possible for our crews to complete a job faster in the winter than in other times of the year.
Insects in your backyard!
Insects in the urban jungle have great value and beauty, but also pose risks. It is important to have a qualified professional assess your property to maintain your health and safety at home.
Tree Roots
Roots are a tree’s foundation for life. If the roots are not healthy, the tree cannot thrive. In the forest, trees grow in their natural habitat where conditions are most conducive to root growth and good health.
Need Tree Work? Protect Yourself and Ask About Insurance.
When contracting companies to perform tree work at your house, ask about insurance. You want to make sure the company you hire has both Worker’s Compensation and Liability Insurance.