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...

Fall Leaf Cleanup Mistakes That Can Harm Mature Trees

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...

Why Trees Drop Their Leaves Early After a Hot Michigan Summer

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...

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....
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