Preparing a Wooded Lot for a Winter Construction Project

Winter construction can offer scheduling and site-access advantages, but a wooded property needs to be prepared before crews and materials arrive. Trees selected for removal, trees selected for protection, access routes, utilities, debris, and stump work should all be...

Why Are There So Many Acorns Falling in My Yard This Year?

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...

What Mushrooms Growing Around a Tree Trunk Can Mean

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...

Should You Prune Oak Trees in September in Michigan?

September feels like a natural time to prune. Summer growth is slowing, cooler weather is approaching, and problem branches may be easier to identify. For oak trees in Michigan, however, the best answer depends on whether the work is routine, necessary, or urgent....

Fall Tree Pruning in Troy: What Should Be Trimmed Before Winter?

September often makes homeowners notice their trees in a new way. Leaves begin to thin, summer growth slows, and branches that hang over roofs, driveways, or walkways become easier to see. It is a useful time to inspect the canopy, but it is not automatically the...
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