Injury to Trees and Shrubs

Article by: Paul Burke

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Roots can also be affected by mechanical injury. Soil , Light Up the Night! Quick Facts about Outdoor Lighting compaction occurs because of the increased foot traffic. When soil , Lawn Mower Guide - How to Prepare your Lawn Mower for the Season compaction occurs it decreases the amount of oxygen available to the root , Growing an Indoor Herb Garden Year-Round structure. Bad weather , Adirondack Chairs: An Ole' Time Becon for Rest can also cause mechanical injury. Large amounts of ice and snow , Snakes - They're Not as Slithery as Some People I Know! can build up during a severe winter. , An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax Large accumulations of both of these can cause branches to break. Lightning strikes can also damage or kill a tree. , Gardening Tips for Early - Mid July Normally lightning will not knock a tree , Making the Most of the Front of Your Home Using Wind Chimes down, but causes massive damage to the vascular and structural tissues, killing the tree , Snakes - They're Not as Slithery as Some People I Know! or making it structurally unsafe.

Solving the problem:

There are steps a homeowner can take to decrease the chances of mechanical injury occurring.

Step 1. Use mulch around the base of your tree , Wildlife in Winter Ponds or shrub , Affordable Landscaping to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home to aid in protecting the roots, , A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space trunk and branches. 3 inches of mulch is sufficient to achieve this. Do not use white , How To Build A Garden Bench rock or other reflective material as this has the potential to scorch the bark.

Step 2. Proper pruning , Making the Most of the Front of Your Home Using Wind Chimes at the correct time will encourage the growth of a stronger, more vigorous tree. , Patio Chairs - Why My Green Patio Metal Bench Is Giving Me Immense Satisfaction

Step 3. Stake larger trees , Making the Most of the Front of Your Home Using Wind Chimes or shrubs , Wildlife in Winter Ponds until they become established. Ensure you remove these stakes in the second year to prevent girdling problems in later years

Step 4. Site location , Wildlife in Winter Ponds is important to prevent damage from wind. If you choose an area that is exposed to wind ensure you use a plant , 7 Timeless Garden Decor Practices that can tolerate high winds. If you can, provide some sort of windbreak.

Step 5. Although not a big concern, you can install a lightning protection system for taller, more valuable trees. , Growing an Indoor Herb Garden Year-Round Contact a tree , Abatement With DDT Concept Needs Second Look service company for more information , Growing Hibiscus on this.

Step 6. Take a little extra time when cutting or landscaping , Garden Gazebo - A Stunning Addition to any Landscape around your trees , How To Build A Garden Bench and shrubs. , Abatement With DDT Concept Needs Second Look By being aware of the damage you can cause, you will lessen the chances of injuring your trees , How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely and shrubs. , Organic or Chemical Feeding of Plants - What's Best

Paul is a Certified Pesticide Applicator in the province of Alberta, Canada. He has over 15 years experience in the lawn , An Outdoor Swing is A Great Way to Relax care industry.

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