Just a few days ago, we told you a few of the ways that Cartwright Tree Care can help you get your trees ready for spring with preventative treatments. One treatment that is very important is deep root fertilization. As with any other plant in your yard, trees must receive proper fertilization in order to grow and remain healthy.

Snow and bone-chilling temperatures are quite common in the winter here in the Kansas City area. While we don’t typically see a lot of pesky insects during this time of the year, we know they are hiding somewhere. Have you ever stopped to wonder how this kind of weather affects insects?

Everyone can appreciate the beauty of landscape trees. Mature landscape trees can add considerable value to commercial and residential properties and offer many environmental benefits. However, significant economic losses can be suffered from tree mortality.

Tip blight is a fungal tree disease that commonly affects pine trees, usually those 15 years and older. One of the first signs of tip blight is the browning of needles at the tip of the current season’s growth, according to Cornell University. Needles in the early stages of development often appear stunted in growth compared to healthy needles, as they stop growing after infection. Blighted needles are generally found on the lower branches of the infected tree. Symptoms of tip blight aren’t limited to the needles, as future tree growth is quite often is decreased due to damage or death of the terminal buds during infection. Twigs can also be affected, with stunted growth or deformation present.

The Midwest is known for having winters with lots of ice and snow. With winter rapidly approaching, it’s time to start preparing your trees for the colder weather to come. Cold stress, winter drought, branch breakage, and rodents can be very harmful to your tress. However, with proper maintenance, your trees can remain beautiful all year long. To keep them that way, you should know what to look for and how to treat it. Here are a list of common problems and treatment options for winter conditions from TreeHelp.com: