Tree Care Tips
Welcome to Tree Care Tips
Trees make a difference. They clean our air and water. They fight climate change. And they beautify our neighborhoods. But they can only provide these benefits if they’re healthy and growing. Proper tree care is the key to keeping trees healthy and growing. It’s also the key to extending their lives.
Our tree care tips cover the basics—from planting and pests to mulching and storm damage. They provide homeowners and tree care professionals with information on caring for trees and protecting our landscapes. They keep everyone informed on the latest in tree care activities and help our urban forests thrive.
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7 Causes of Major Plant Failure That Can Devastate Your Trees
October 7, 2024
Trees fail more often than you think. Various factors can trigger failure. When that happens, the tree can pose significant risks. So, you may need to remove the tree. That can be costly. Understanding the factors that cause major tree failure can help you save a tree. It can also boost awareness for better tree […]
Transform Your Trees with These Proven Growth Management Techniques
August 19, 2024
Tree growth is a complex process. It involves factors that can impact a tree’s size, shape, and health. It also involves seed germination, photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, water transport, root development, genetics, soil quality, and competition. Understanding how these factors work together can help you boost tree growth and help you grow robust, healthy trees with […]
Save Your Plants Now! Combat Plant Drought Stress with these 5 Tips
July 25, 2024
Plants are remarkably resilient. They can survive numerous plant diseases and other deadly threats. Yet even the most adaptable plant can succumb to drought stress, which typically occurs during July and August, the year’s hottest months. Characterized by a complex interplay of physiological and biochemical processes, drought stress upsets the delicate balance within a plant. Knowing […]
Cultivating Bonsai Trees: 8 Proven Tips
July 16, 2024
Cultivating Bonsai trees offers something other tree care activities don’t: It combines aesthetic appeal, stress reduction, and a connection to nature. This combination makes growing Bonsai trees a highly rewarding addition to your home or hobby. But cultivating Bonsai trees has its challenges—challenges growers need to overcome to grow a beautiful, robust tree. It also […]
Soil Testing: A Practical Guide to Ensure Your Trees Thrive
June 17, 2024
Soil testing, a crucial step before tree planting, offers many benefits. It pinpoints nutrient deficiencies, reduces resource wastage, and reveals your soil’s pH level and nutrient needs, among other things. This knowledge is key to ensuring your tree or trees thrive. The optimal time for soil testing is a few weeks before planting. You can […]
Use these 8 Tips to Plant Trees that Will Transform Your Space for Decades
June 1, 2024
Planting trees isn’t just about adding beauty to your yard. It’s also an investment in the future. Trees bring beauty and value to your home, provide shade, improve air quality, and boost property values. However, people often make mistakes when planting trees, such as not adequately preparing the planting site or planting a tree unsuitable for the […]
Four Ways to Maximize Urban Forestry in Your Area and Combat Air Pollution
May 20, 2024
Air pollution concerns cities and towns everywhere, including Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Providence, for example, maintained an A grade for short-term spikes in particle pollution last year, indicating no unhealthy days. However, the city still ranks as one of the most polluted counties in the area for year-round particle pollution, though with a slight improvement over last year. […]
Planting Fruit Trees in Backyard is Safe, Reliable, and Fun: 7 Tips
May 6, 2024
Have you considered planting a fruit tree in your backyard? Fruit trees not only provide delicious homegrown fruit but also offer numerous benefits. The right fruit tree can transform your backyard, provide shade in the summer, contribute to a healthier environment, and aid in the fight against climate change. They can also serve as a […]
Using Natural Methods to Prevent Tree Diseases Protects People, Pets, and the Environment
April 23, 2024
Trees are susceptible to diseases that can stunt their growth, ruin their appearance, and even lead to their demise. But using pesticides and fungicides on plants creates risks that can impact people’s health, their pets, the environment, and even the plants themselves. Water contamination, soil damage, and phytotoxicity are three examples of risks that pesticides […]
7 Proven Tips that Can Boost a Plant’s Disease Resistance and Help It Thrive
March 25, 2024
If you live in Rhode Island, your plants face many external threats, including destructive insects, devastating diseases, and harsh environmental conditions. Fortunately, your plants have an arsenal of natural defenses known as plant resistance. This complex system harnesses a plant’s natural mechanisms to create stronger, more resilient plants that can thrive in the harsh New […]
7 Causes of Major Plant Failure That Can Devastate Your Trees and Cost You Big Bucks
March 18, 2024
Major tree failures happen more than you think. When trees fail, they can pose significant risks to you, your property, and others. Various factors can trigger tree failures, raising questions about tree care, maintenance, and prevention strategies. If one of your trees fail, it can cost you big bucks to have it removed by a […]
How to Determine the Value of a Tree on Your Property: (Part 2)
February 29, 2024
Many reasons exist why you might need to determine a tree’s value. For example, if a tree comes down on your property, you can sometimes recapture its monetary loss through an insurance claim or by taking a tax deduction. Before doing either of those things, you will need to determine the monetary value of the […]