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see the sun is out, birds are singing, the ground is thawing, and the trees are starting to bloom their mysterious fragrances. We’ve had a long and DREARY winter, and we all deserve some good news. The good news is that we can help you get your yard into shape with a spring-cleaning and gutter cleaning. The bad news is that your trees went through a wet winter where they were freezing and thawing, and freezing
healthy and stable could be a ticking time bomb if it has cavities where water is collecting. That’s where we come in! Some of our clients have already experienced garage or house damage due to fallen trees — and some of them are STILL waiting on final repairs, years later. Due to supply shortages, and contractor schedules, repairs can take ages to complete. If you have a problematic tree, it’s sometimes better to remove it and start fresh. I always recommend having a nice, shaded yard — but sometimes, the risk isn’t worth the reward. Removing a problematic tree can create more sunlight in your yard for a newly planted tree, and replacing a tree is better than biting your nails when the next windstorm passes through town. With traffic back to a frantic spring pace, and the economy cooling, it’s imperative to control risk where you can. Your home is where you and your family live, relax, and make memories. Get your home ready for spring with a tree assessment and a spring leaf cleaning.
and thawing again. This process, combined with the trees returning to life and sap beginning to flow, lead to an increase of pressure within branch unions. This pressure of frozen water builds up in little rotten cavities and cracks until there is no way to relieve it other than the branch union splitting from the inside out. The next heavy windstorm can split your defective trees. From the outside, you may not know the risk exists unless you have the tree inspected. A tree that appears
Contact us and we will send an arborist out for a visit. Call (860) 888-8472, text, or scan the QR code for an assessment of your trees or spring yard cleanup.
–Andrew Bachman CT Arborist S6222
THE JAPANESE MAPLE: Elegant Treasure of the East
There’s nothing quite like a splash of vibrant red among the green. The Japanese red maple, Acer palmatum, is a small tree with a classic pedigree and a big personality. In the spring and fall, the leaves erupt in colors of the finest reds, making it the jewel of any yard. Introduced to America and England
in the Victorian era of gardening, it has been a popular front yard tree for over 150 years. The Japanese maple prefers partial shade and grows under taller shade trees. If you already have mature trees of different varieties, the Japanese red maple may be an ideal accent to your existing landscape. This type of maple stays relatively small and grows at a slower rate than other maples. The Japanese red maple grows best in slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soil, perfect for forested New England. The tree requires consistent soil moisture. Should the soil become too dry — then too wet right afterward — the tree will be unable to thrive.
Adding drip irrigation to your landscaping near the maple is one way to keep this tree healthy and happy. Overall, the Japanese red maple is easily maintained. You can prune to a smaller size to fit your landscaping needs, or you can allow it to grow. It can reach anywhere between 25–30 feet in height, with a roughly 30-foot branch spread. By planting this, you will become a parent to an
elegant organism that’s a pleasure to have around.
–Andrew Bachman CT Arborist S6222
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