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Bleeding from Branches of Pruned Trees

Exudation of liquid (“bleeding”) from injured trees is caused by pressures within trees that may be localized in different organs depending on species. Most bleeding is caused by root pressure (as in birch and grape), but some is caused by pressure localized in stems (as in maples and palms). Root Pressure Root pressure develops commonly […]

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Dormant Spraying of Fruit Trees in the Garden

Dormant sprays allow: a wide period of time for application; a broad range of useable materials; maximum unobstructed spray coverage; multiple pest targets; and because of minimum risk of phytotoxicity and beneficial organism disruption, they become the most economically sound treatment of the entire season. The properly applied combination of a selected insecticide and spray

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Benefits of Trees

The benefits that trees provide from social, communal, environmental, and economic perspectives. Most trees and shrubs in cities or communities are planted to provide beauty or shade. While these are excellent benefits, woody plants serve many other purposes. The benefits of trees can he grouped into social, communal, environmental, and economic categories. Social Benefits Human

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A safer landscape is a phone call away

Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs —and often whole trees — fall to the ground. “Many fatal accidents and millions in property damage can be averted if homeowners heed the warning signs of a hazardous tree,” explains Robert Rouse, staff arborist for the Tree Care

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CHOOSING THE BEST SACRAMENTO TREE CARE SERVICE

Whether it’s building contractors, plumbers or roofers, stories of unscrupulous tradesmen abound, and the Sacramento tree care service world is, unfortunately, no different. That makes selecting a company to tend to your trees even more important. After all, there aren’t many options available when a fly-by-night, unprofessional tree service drops a limb through your roof. A

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ACORN EXPANDS ITS SACRAMENTO TREE CARE SERVICES

Acorn Arboricultural Services is expanding its Sacramento tree care business to better serve the Capitol region. For five years Acorn has served South Placer and Sacramento Counties from its base in Roseville. Starting in January 2016, Acorn opened its second location in Depot Park in Southeast Sacramento. The expansion allows Acorn’s staff of certified arborists

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Type of Pruning Depends on Age of Tree

Pruning is the single best investment a property owner or community can make to ensure the survival and lengthen the life span of their trees. Older trees require more consideration before pruning; you need to take into account both the tree’s health and its stage in life. Older trees or trees with health problems, cannot

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