Trout Brook Landscaping - January 2020

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WWW.TROUTBROOKTREE.COM (860) 888-8472

Tree Care JAN 2020

69 TALCOTT RD. WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110

INSIDE

THIS ISSUE

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A Crotchety, Old Twisty Elm Tree Bites the Dust

How to Choose the Right Tree Service

The Sweetgum Tree

Simple Pancakes From Scratch

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Prevent a Tree Catastrophe

PREVENT A TREE CATASTROPHE

HANDLE THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

wind, increasing chances of failure over cars and homes. Sometimes pruning can prevent storm damage, but often,

the consequences of failure are too great. WHAT AN ARBORIST LOOKS OUT FOR

Our staff arborists look for the following risk signs: • Tight V-shaped forks that are more prone to failure • Peeling bark or mushrooms, indicating a weak point • Dead limbs, hanging limbs, and cracked stems • Root damage (often displays a dying upper canopy that can’t get water)

KNOW THE SIGNS OF RISKY TREES Unfortunately, many shade trees in New England have become hazardous with age. These sugar maple and locust trees along North Main Street were losing dead branches over the roadway with increasing frequency. The homeowner knew he needed to address them for public safety, and we helped him decide that removal was the best option. In light of recent storms, we decided the best time to remove these trees was immediately. Many shade trees around town are previously damaged by wind, ice, and lightning. Problems beyond just a few broken branches can linger and fester. Over the years, these trees become heavier and “catch” more

There is no better time for pruning than while all the leaves are still off and the ground is frozen. If you are ready to make your trees safe, call or text our office from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (860) 888-8472.

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