Tree Care Notes
Many love Norway Maple trees for their large size, rapid growth, and fall color. However, this fast-growing invasive species often develops structural problems and must be watched and cared for closely. And truthfully, native sugar or red maples actually display much brighter colors! Learn more about special considerations property owners should consider for these invasive and problematic trees.
When you a buy a tree to have planted in your yard what are the motivations for making that purchase? Are you looking for a “statement tree” right out of the box? Are you looking for a tree that future generations can hang a tree swing in? Are you trying to create shade on the south side of your house or patio?
i-Tree is a website designed to help property owners decide which tree species they want to plant and where they should plant them in their home or commercial property landscape. I-Tree was developed by some of the big players in U.S. tree care as an educational and practical tool, and is FREE to use. Combining data points and technology, this website can tell you actual benefits of planting a tree in a specific spot in your yard.
This article distills our years of tree planting experience to illustrate the differences between bare root and “balled and burlapped” (aka “B&B") tree planting techniques.
