Buffalo Area Tree Experts at The Tree Doctor Offer Advice and Preventative Treatments to Homeowners Concerned About Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer beetle infests and kills North American ash species (Fraxinus sp.) including green, white, black and blue ash. Thus, all native ash trees are susceptible. Signs of infection include tree canopy dieback, yellowing, and browning of leaves. Most trees die within 2 to 4 years of becoming infested. Up to 14% of trees in Western New York are ash, and are susceptible to this environmental problem.
Success of Treating Emerald Ash Borer in Residential Community Released on YouTube
"Ash Trees Survive Emerald Ash Borer in Residential Community" video segment showing the oldest known site of successful EAB treatment was released on the YouTube Web site today. Treatment began in 2001 in Plymouth, Michigan before EAB was formally identified. Photos of the initial infestation and tree damage are shown along with the recovered, healthy trees that show no further signs of problems.
Tree Trimming Do's and Don'ts
You may be asking yourself, to trim or not to trim? Rightfully so, this question gets tossed around quite a bit. I have heard both sides of this argument. Some say that trimming trees can be extremely unhealthy, to the point of harming or even killing the tree. Others contend that you must trim trees when needed in order to ensure proper tree development and to promote ongoing growth success. Yet others opt to prune back branches in order to shape and guide growth direction. The bottom line is that once the determination has been made that it is in the best interest of the tree to pursue pruning, you will need to understand the fundamental "do's and don'ts" before picking up your trimmers, saw or chain saw.
www.artificialplantsandtrees.com Launches New Online Outdoor Artificial Trees and Plants Store
Artificial Plants and Trees is proud to announce the opening of their new online Artificial Outdoor Foliage store. The new store will carry artificial outdoor trees and outdoor artificial plants including maple trees, cedar trees, topiary, palm trees, boxwoods, azalea flowers and much more.
Tree Trimming Keeps Your Tree Healthy
As much as we all love nature and the rustic look of a lush, tree-filled yard, trees can present a hazard to property if left to grow untended. Trees are like grass. They need to be trimmed periodically. disease. A professional tree trimmer can go a long way to maintaining a healthy, safe outdoor environment.
Artificial Plants and Trees Announces 2009 Winter Clearance Sale
Artificial Plants and Trees announced today they have launched a huge sale on every category of products they sell on their website http://www.artificialplantsandtrees.com. They have placed a large amount of their 2008 inventory on sale to trim stock levels and get ready for new 2009 product lines. There are great discounts on artificial trees, silk plants, silk greenery, silk flowers and Artificial Christmas trees.