This has been a long, hot, wet summer and soon fall will be around the corner. Between cycles of afternoon storms and intense heat, this summer has been especially stressful on our trees. Lately there ...

Jen asked: I have a lot of dead branches on the inner part of my ash tree. Is this a sign that it has Emerald Ash Borer or something else that causing the tree to die? Does it help the tree to remove ...

Q: I discovered a dead branch on my Japanese maple. Does it need to be removed, and if so, when and how? A: Yes, dead wood should be removed once it’s discovered, as it might harbor pests or pathogens ...

How can I tell if a leafless branch is still dormant or dead? If you don’t want to wait for new growth to appear, which will make dead branches that remain leafless more obvious, an easy way to check ...

Squirrels, insects and lightning strikes may be the reason for dead tree branches. Pruning the dead branch will solve the problem in most cases. This has been a long, hot, wet summer and soon fall ...