Sep 21, 2026
Vines climbing a tree can look harmless from the ground. Some are light and temporary, while others form thick ropes, cover the canopy, and spread from tree to tree. In Metro Detroit yards and wooded edges, aggressive vines can compete with desirable trees and make...
Sep 18, 2026
Some falls bring a light scattering of acorns. Other years, they seem to cover the driveway overnight, bounce off the roof, and make every step across the yard noisy. A heavy crop is often called a mast year, and it can happen even when the oak tree is healthy. Acorn...
Sep 16, 2026
Fall cleanup should leave a property safer and easier to maintain. It should not damage the mature trees that give the yard shade and character. Unfortunately, aggressive raking, equipment traffic, deep mulch, and careless debris burning can create problems that last...
Sep 14, 2026
When a tree begins dropping leaves in August or early September, it can look as if fall arrived weeks too soon. After a hot Michigan summer, early leaf drop is often a stress response. The tree may be reducing the amount of water it loses through its canopy, but heat...
Sep 11, 2026
Mushrooms near a tree trunk often appear after warm, wet weather. Some grow from mulch or buried wood and have little to do with the living tree. Others may be connected to decaying roots, an old stump, or damaged wood inside the trunk. The mushroom is only the...
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