10/13/2018 What to do if your tree is dyingTrees are living things that must be taken care of. Trees offer plenty of benefits not only to earth but human beings as well. Trees bring color and life to your environment. For some, trees can be a dependable addition to enrich your property, inside and out. In this article are some tips on what to do if your tree is dying.
PINPOINT THE SIGNS OF A DYING TREE Not all folks can tell a dying tree from a tree that’s already dead. The confusion begins since both appear dried up and lifeless. Before you go ahead and try to save a dying tree, try to figure out first if it is already dead or dying. Nursing a dead tree back to life is time-consuming and pointless. A dying tree could have the following signs:
IDENTIFYING THE ISSUE Because you already know the dying tree signs, the next thing you must do is to detect the reason why it’s dying. Determining the precise cause is quite complex. Hence, you might want to speak with an arborist for the right guidance. This will improve the probability of saving your tree. FIX WATERING PROBLEMS Moisture problems are usually the reasons why a tree dies. Older trees can be severely affected by too little or too much water. Dehydration kills any living beings, including animals, humans, and trees. To make sure your trees grow sturdy and healthy, ensure they are nourished correctly. You have to see and make sure that the space where the tree is located has a proper drainage system. Using your hose, put it on high and water the tree from one to two minutes. Don't drown the soil with too much water. If you don’t have the time to stand in your yard with your water hose, use automated sprinklers. 9/8/2018 Are Bugs Attracted to Wood?There are two primary categories of bugs attracted to wood. Insects that live in healthy trees are called primary invaders. Those that live in dead and stressed wood are called secondary invaders, which are only known for being an annoyance. However, both types can be destructive on wood. Destroying the wood where you find these bugs stop them from spreading to other parts of your property. Below is a list of some of the most common bugs that are attracted to wood. Twig Girdler Insects put their eggs in the wood so that they will come out and grow uninterrupted. Twig girdlers adults chew v-shaped indentations all around the edge of fallen branches or twigs. Their larvae have a hard time living in healthy sapwood, so keep fallen tree debris out of your yard will keep the number of twig girdler population small and stop an infestation. Wood-Boring Weevils A wood-boring weevil’s snout is built for chewing. Therefore, these bark-harming insects can bring lots of damage when they strike tree trunks and the bottoms of ornamental trees. You will notice the existence of weevils by looking for their cream-colored, legless larvae under the bark of the tree. If you have a tree stump and want to get rid of it, contact a Rochester stump removal company. Carpenterworm Larvae Carpenterworm moths’ larvae get into the trunk of trees like cottonwood, elm, and oak. Carpenterworms will also attack cherry and pear trees as well. While changing into moths, the larvae travel in and out of tree trunks, creating substantial damage. If you see heaps of something that looks like sawdust in the crevices and cracks of your tree, carpenterworms could be the culprit. Bark Beetles Bark beetles are quite common. Over 600 types live in North America. Studies have shown that bark beetles are bugs attracted to wood in junipers, false cypress, and redwood trees. Stressed pine trees appeal to southern pine beetles. These bugs go below the bark of a tree into the wood. If you eliminate the diseased tree, any nearby trees won’t suffer an attack. Pine Seed Bugs Pine seed bugs grow to one inch long and are spiky on both ends. In the summer, these bugs can be found in pine trees drinking sap. If you’ve been doing some landscaping projects or have cleared some property recently, you are likely looking at some stumpwork in your future. Although some people choose to keep the stumps around, most people prefer to get rid of them. Why remove them? Stumps can be a nuisance when you are trying to mow and maintain your lawn; working around them is rather annoying. And you know who loves your old stumps? Pests and insects. Stumps are a big draw for a lot of critters that you probably don’t want living and multiplying around your home. Three Choices for Stump Removal Once you decide that it’s time for your tree stumps to go, you have three primary options, each with its pros and cons.
So, What Are These Chemicals Anyway? Using a chemical stump remover is very popular with homeowners, especially when time is not of the essence. Since this is the slowest method, it won’t help if you need a stump gone right away. But if you’ve got the time, typically about two to four weeks, then any stump removal product with potassium nitrate will do the job. It slowly rots the wood, moving Mother Nature along in her old age so you can easily dig out the stump and dispose of it. Herbicides containing glyphosate will also work as stump removers but not as effectively as those with potassium nitrate. As with any chemical products, take caution around children and pets. Also, consider other plants nearby as the chemicals can reach their roots as well. If you prefer to try a less caustic chemical approach, rock salt (not table salt) is a viable alternative. It is a slower approach but does not pose a risk to children, pets, or other vegetation. Whichever method you prefer, Rochester Stump Removal is at your service. We can answer your questions and get your stump removal project underway for you. 7/28/2018 How Is Paper Made from Trees?If you take a look around you right now, the odds are you see many paper products. Notebooks, mail, paper towels, coloring books, the list goes on and on. Even though we hear about our supposedly paperless world, we still have a lot of paper around us. It is likely that as children we all learned that paper comes from trees. And depending on your age and where you grew up, you also may have heard a lot about protecting trees by not wasting paper. But how does that process work? How does a giant, sturdy tree turn into something like a newspaper? The Chinese invented the paper-making process over 2000 years ago, and although the method is much more automated and updated now, the necessary steps remain the same. Let’s find out how it works.
Although most paper originates from trees, some types of paper come from other plants such as cotton, hemp, straw, and recycled paper. If you’re interested in a fun project, you can even try making paper on your own. You may develop a great new skill! |
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