How Invasive Vines Can Damage Trees in Metro Detroit

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...

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...

Is It Time to Remove a Tree From My Property?

Removing a mature tree is not a decision most homeowners want to make. Trees provide shade, privacy, beauty, wildlife habitat, and character to a property. When a tree develops serious structural or health problems, however, keeping it may eventually create an...

Signs of Tree Decay Homeowners Should Never Ignore

Tree decay can develop slowly and remain hidden for years. A tree may still have green leaves while its trunk, roots, or major limbs are becoming structurally weak. Because decay can increase the risk of branch failure or a full tree collapse, homeowners should learn...

When Should a Leaning Tree Be Professionally Inspected?

A leaning tree is not always dangerous. Some trees grow at an angle naturally because of sunlight, surrounding competition, or the conditions present when they were young. However, a new or increasing lean can indicate root damage, soil movement, decay, or structural...
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