Monday, February 28, 2011

EAB video

Attention Rochester: http://greatlakesecho.org/2011/02/24/video-invasive-emerald-ash-borer-upsets-great-lakes-ecosystem-economy/
Check out this amazing video!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Winter Pruning


Why prune in the winter? With trees in the dormant state pruning can be done safely. The healing process will begin in spring when the tree comes back to life. The goal? Always keeping the integrity of the tree foremost, remove dead branches, those that cross and rub and correct for mower/sidewalk clearance. How did we do?

Monday, February 14, 2011

Forcing Branches




It's time to bring in your spring-flowering branches for a touch of color in the middle of winter! Cut forsythia, cherry, dogwood, quince, etc including slitting the stems at the base. Add water and in a couple of weeks, viola!