Tip of the Week – When is Root Pruning Necessary?
Root pruning is when the root system of a tree is neatly severed from the tree. Ordinarily, it is the outer portions of the root system that are pruned. This may be necessary in several situations. For example, during a construction project root pruning prior to any excavation, will protect the root systems of a […]
Tree Roots and Structures
Tree roots often times get a bad wrap, they get blamed for many structure problems (uprising the sidewalk, cracking foundations, etc.). The tree’s roots are not always the “root” cause of these problems. There are some practices that you may follow to help reduce these types of situations. 1. Planting Location Shade Trees (i.e. […]