Rejuvenation Pruning – Massachusetts Nursery and Landscaping Association Presentation – Winter Conference
REJUVENATION PRUNING Always make proper pruning cuts. It gives the plant the best chance to close the wound. More importantly, it separates the pros from the posers. Pruning decision process All pruning options should be discussed to be sure you know what the results will be. Again, coming up withthe right plan for your trees […]
Tree Troubles – How To Keep Your Trees Healthy and Safe
HOW TO KEEP YOUR TREES HEALTHY AND SAFE Mayer Tree Service’s expert arborist, David Anderson, was recently invited to the Crystal Garden Club to speak with their members about how to keep your trees healthy and safe. Spotted Lanternfly To learn more about the threat from Spotted Lanternfly click here. Common Tree Diseases Beech Leaf […]
What Is Rejuvenation Pruning
WHAT IS REJUVENATION PRUNING? Rejuvenation pruning is the aggressive cutting of stocks (of certain shrubs) to the ground in late winter. There is a limited group of plants that consistently respond well to this type of pruning (I only have experience with the ones that I have worked on in The Boston area) Forsythia is […]
Winter Property Review – What To Look Out For
WINTER PROPERTY REVIEW – FOUR TREES TO LOOK OUT FOR It is not always easy to tell which trees are vulnerable to fail in the winter. In our latest video our expert arborist, David Anderson, review four trees that are vulnerable to failing in the winter and why. If you have any questions be sure […]
The Top 7 Signs of Hazardous Trees
THE TOP 7 SIGNS OF HAZARDOUS TREES Unfortunately, some hazardous trees may still look fine even though they can actually be dangerous. If left untended, these trees damage property or even injure someone. Don’t find out the hard way. Winter is a great time to evaluate your trees. Here are a few signs of hazardous […]
WHY WINTER IS THE BEST TIME TO EVALUATE YOUR TREES
WHY IS WINTER THE BEST TIME TO EVALUATE YOUR TREES It seems counterintuitive but winter is a great time to evaluate your trees. More importantly, it’s the ideal time to work on your trees. Instinctively we think spring and summer are the best time. Probably because the warm weather and all the spring activity make […]
Plants To Brighten Your Winter Solstice
PLANTS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR WINTER SOLSTICE Some days winter can be dark, gray, bleak and seem almost lifeless. For people who love plants it can be a tough stretch. The lack of color, warmth and sun can be hard to deal with but don’t despair. There are some bright spots and some real treats in […]
Are Your Trees Ready For Winter? Our Top 7 Tips
ARE YOUR TREES READY FOR WINTER? oUR TOP 5 TIPS New England winters are beautiful. There’s nothing better than looking out your window and seeing trees that are covered in snow. Even though the snow that comes during the cold New England winters is beautiful, it can negatively impact your trees> To be safe you […]
Tree Protection Tips to Consider Before the Construction of Your Commercial Building
Tree Protection Tips Before the Construction of Your Commercial Building Tree Protection Tips to Consider Before the Construction of Your Commercial Building During the beginning stages of a construction project, trees might not be the first thing that comes to your mind, but they are one of the most important things that you should be […]
The Three Best Things To Get Your Plants Ready For Fall After A Hot Dry Summer
The Three Best Things To Get Your Plants Ready For Fall After A Hot Dry Summer A great summer to go the beach or be on vacation but not a great year to be a plant. Many plants even with irrigation are dying or have collapsed. A lot of plants are dead or severely damaged. […]