Take Care Dealing with Snow-Damaged Trees
Check out our 7 tips for dealing with snow-damaged trees after last weekend’s snowstorm that affected many areas of Colorado.
Tag: Tree Care
Water Trees in Winter During Drought Conditions
February 28, 2022
Despite snow falling in many regions of Colorado recently, most of the state is still experiencing drought conditions after an abnormally dry period at the end of last year, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center.
Prep Trees in Fall for the Winter Ahead
October 20, 2021
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Recent wintry weather across parts of Colorado is a reminder that colder months are ahead and freezing temperatures can occur quickly in the fall.
Fading, Off-Color Pine Needles Normal in Autumn
September 22, 2021
Colorado evergreens shed their older, interior needles as part of an annual growth cycle. Needles on the lower portions of the crown or closest to the trunk are most commonly shed, but trees stressed due to drought or root damage may shed more needles to keep the tree in balance with its root system.
Tree Watering Necessary During Drought Conditions
July 14, 2021
Despite occasional rain showers in areas of western Colorado over the spring and summer, persistent drought conditions have parched soil over much of the western part of the state, stressing irrigated lawns and larger landscape trees.
Late Winter or Early Spring the Best Time to Prune Trees
March 16, 2021
With spring around the corner, the Colorado State Forest Service is reminding residents that late winter or early spring is the best time to prune most trees. Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wound closure will happen sooner if pruning occurs just prior to the time new growth emerges.
Tree Care Companies Offering EAB-Oriented Services: Recommendations for Homeowners
October 01, 2019
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – When considering a tree care professional to help manage your ash trees for emerald ash borer (EAB), here are some things for homeowners to consider.