Winter has finally arrived. If you couldn’t tell by the dropping temperatures, then you could probably tell from the bare trees. However, you may have noticed that not all leaves have fallen from their trees yet. If some of the trees on your property still have their leaves, don’t worry – this is normal.
Leaves Still Stuck to Your Trees? This Video Explains Why
Dying Doesn't Have to be the End of a Tree's Life
Has a tree on your property been damaged by a storm? If it has, you’re probably thinking that you need to have it removed. But what do you do with it then? The following are a few options for what to do with storm damaged trees:
Take Care of the Old Trees on Your Property: They Can Be Valuable
Improving the curb appeal of your property is an important factor in keeping up the property’s value as well as helping to provide a positive first impression for anyone that comes onto your property. One way to do this is by planting trees as soon as you purchase the property as well as maintaining the trees that are already growing there.
Use Your Trees to Attract Beautiful Owls to Your Yard
Having trees on your property won’t just improve your curb appeal due to their natural beauty – they’ll also help improve your curb appeal due to the fact that they attract wildlife. A little bit of wildlife will go a long way towards creating a pleasant atmosphere on your property. For example, both the sound and sight of owls is something that most people enjoy. The following are a few tips for attracting owls:
Trees That Burst in Frozen Weather May Not Suffer Much Damage
When a tree partially freezes in the winter, there’s a risk that it could burst in the same manner that a frozen plumbing pipe might. This is because when water freezes, it expands. Since fluids are being carried throughout the tree, they will expand if frozen, causing the tree to burst. Fortunately, if this occurs, they may not be as damaged as you might think.
Keep Your Shrubs Safe From Harsh Winter Winds
Winter weather can be a little bit harsh on plant life. Because of this, you’ll want to take extra precautions when caring for your trees and shrubs. The following are a few tips to help you keep your shrubs safe from the harsh winds of winter:
Types of Cold Weather Damage to Watch Out for in Your Trees
The colder weather of winter tends to have an effect on everything, including the trees! The following are some types of cold damage that you should look out for this winter when caring for your property’s trees:
Try This Fun Way of Lighting the Trees in Your Yard
The holiday season is finally here, which means that if you are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit, then you should consider decorating the trees on your property with lights. The following is just one of many ways that you can add lights to your trees:
Trees Are Predicting a Harsh Winter
It looks like we’re in store for a pretty harsh winter. How do we know this? Because the trees are telling us this, that’s how! That’s right, you can actually predict the weather by paying attention to what the trees – specifically persimmon trees, have to tell you.
See Missouri's Largest Tree in Kessler Park
There are some absolutely beautiful trees in Kansas City. This is apparent from just taking a walk or a drive through town. But to see a truly astonishing tree, you’ll want to head down to Kessler Park, home of the biggest tree in the state.