The LW Treecare Blog

Wood splinters are painful and can cause infection, if left unattended. If the splinter is too deep for removal with nails or a pair of...

Monitoring tree health and protecting our trees, woods and forests from pests and diseases is an increasingly important part of...

Leaf infections called "leafspots" are caused by a variety of fungi and some bacteria on many trees. An especially harmful version of...

When planting these are few questions you should ask and which LWTreecare are happy to offer advice on. Are there any features you want...

There are many types of wounds on trunks and most will heal on their own. The good news is, a tree has the amazing ability to seal off or...

After a tree stump has been ground to small chips by a stump grinder, you will be amazed at the big pile of shredded stump you will be...

Bare root trees and plants can be planted any time during the dormant season usually from mid November to mid March. You should plant...

Trees and bushes that lost their leaves over the winter begin to grow new leaves again and also flower in spring. This happens because...

To “Poll” was originally a name for the top of the head, and “to poll” was a verb meaning “to crop the hair”. Traditionally pollarding...

Most new trees need a stake or post to support them while they get established. A proper tree stake (wood or metal) is best, but a...

A tree belongs to the person who owns the land on which it grows. However, if you’re the owner/occupier of land over which the branches...

The bark of different trees has evolved to make best use of the environment in which each species occurs. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)...

If the soil is poor, it’s best to improve it with organic matter before planting a tree that requires fertile soil. When planting your...

Trees block out part of the sky, defining the sky's borders. Trees also contribute structure to the garden. Trunks and branches act as...

Most gardens have shade at some time of the day or year; perhaps cast by overhanging trees, or from a wall or fence, or the shadow of the...

With soft wood cuttings take the cutting during the summer, and choose a young shoot higher on the plant that's around 5 or 6 inches...

There are two primary methods of taking cuttings, dependant upon the makeup of the plant. Hardwood cuttings are taken from more rigid...

What is mulch? Mulch is a 2- to 4-inch layer of material that covers the top of the soil in your gardens in the spring. Additional mulch...

It is often asked what a tree surgeon does and whether or not they’re doctors. Tree surgeons or arborists, to give them their technical...

Always cut to a bud, lateral branch, or main trunk. Do not leave stubs.Use the three-cut method for large limbs which are more than two...