Category: Trees
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The Hazelnut Project
Have you heard about…….. The Hazelnut Project? It all starts with The Arbor Day Foundation… your membership…and a special invitation. (We at Bradley Tree are big fans of The Arbor Day Foundation – an organization dedicated to Trees and helping people understand and care for them.) It all started (with the Hazelnuts) in 1996 at…
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”O (living) Christmas Tree:” Important tips for your live Christmas tree!
Last month we were on the theme of Evergreens. ‘Tis the season, so let’s continue with… ….”O (living) Christmas Tree.” The Christmas tree has been with us for many, many years… and continues to evolve and change. How did it become such a widely recognized symbol? Here’s a brief historical timeline…-The Egyptians brought green date…
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Four Tree Troubles + Tim’s Recommended Fixes!
This month, we’re going to examine some problems that trees present for the landowner. We’ll look at an ornamental tree, an historic tree, a dead tree that’s still standing, and a damaged tree. For each of these trees, we’ll ask: “What are the possible causes of the problems these trees are experiencing, and what are…
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All about Anthracnose
“Why are the leaves on my (maple, sycamore, birch, catalpa, ash, basswood, tuliptree, walnut, hickory, horse chestnut, London planetree) turning brown?!” Most likely, it’s Anthracnose. It’s a fungi disease that’s widespread among hardwoods in the Eastern US. Anthracnose spreads via spores, which in turn are spread about by wind and rain. So, when Spring is wet…
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Before you hire a tree service, check out these 7 guidelines!
Whether you own residential or commercial property, hiring a tree service is almost inevitable. After all, “tree-scapes” add a lot of value to a property. And because trees are always growing – and very long-lived organisms – regular care, and sometimes tree removal, is necessary. “So, Tim, what should I look for when hiring a…
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Getting to the Root of the Matter: 5 Top Tree Care Tips
Now that summer has (unofficially) begun, we thought it would be a good time to cover some tree care topics that we’re often asked about. Keep these in mind as you kickstart your summer landscape care ritual! It starts with the soil. Soil testing is a highly overlooked stage in the landscaping process. We think…