The strong winds of early April left a lot of tree damage in their wake. Broken branches and fallen trees were common across the metro Denver area. Now that the worst of the damage has been cleared up it’s time to take a look at the aftereffects.
Walk around your property and look for leftover damage such as exposed wounds where branches were torn away and partial breaks that have weakened limbs. Check around root areas to see if there are signs of partial uprooting.
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First Responder For Your Trees
When Paul Donovan got the urgent notification, he happened to be just blocks away from Congress Park. A certified arborist, his is an outside job. Within minutes he was on the scene in Congress Park. Because that’s what first responders do.
Donovan is a Certified Arborist. The customer calling for his help had used his services for the last 5 years. Denver Water had begun its replacement of the water main along Milwaukee Street from 6th to 13th avenues. A backhoe operator at work digging up the old sewer main had pivoted his backhoe around and slammed the bucket of the truck hard into the tree resulting in a 4 foot crack in the bark at the trunk. The bark had loosened.
Remove Those Broken Branches Now…Or Pay More Later
Fall snowstorms can be very destructive. Trees are still leafed out and the heavy, wet snow creates all sorts of havoc when branches break under the weight. Power lines are ripped down, streets become littered and hazardous, and property damage is widespread—from cars to roofs and windows.
Essential Tools for Gardening
You’ve doubtless heard that the right tools make the job easier, and that’s as true in gardening as anywhere. Whether you work on your trees and shrubs or plant flowers and vegetables, these tools will make the job easier and help keep your plants healthy.
Why Do Trees Uproot?
If you’ve ever tried to remove a tree or clear a stump, you know that these plants can have extensive root systems that cling tenaciously to the soil around them. So why do we see so many stories of trees uprooted by storms? Here are some reasons.
4th of July Tree Safety
There’s no holiday quite like The Fourth of July. The day is long, the evening is warm, and everybody’s in a great mood as they gather around the grill. Then the evening is topped off by thrilling displays of fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence.
Cabling and Bracing Your Tree: What You Need to Know
Colorado’s spring storms are notorious for wreaking havoc on trees in urbanized areas. Cyclonic winds and lightning strikes are common and trees weakened by soil shifts, nearby construction or poor health and maintenance are most likely to be affected.
Defending Your Trees From Extreme Weather
TREEOLOGYIt goes beyond pruning, general maintenance and occasional fertilization and instead focuses on preventing issues from arising in the first place.It’s hard to believe. Five days ago, 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulated in Denver, CO. The Farmer’s Almanac...