Wallace Thomas

Winter marcescence is caused by the lack of enzymes produced by the tree. These enzymes are responsible for producing an abscission layer at the base… Read More »What Causes Marcescence?

Proper pruning encourages strong growth, increases flower and fruit production, improves plant health, and removes damaged limbs, all which give aesthetic appeal to a tree.… Read More »Do Trees Really Need To Be Pruned?

It’s recommended not to remove more than 25% of a tree’s canopy at one time. Clean out the clutter. Trim away growth coming from the… Read More »How Much Of A Tree Can You Cut Without Killing It?

Arborists use a practiced series of cuts to get rid of dead tree branches. You can start at the bottom of a dead branch and… Read More »How Do You Prune Dead Branches?

Diseased, dead and broken branches should be removed right away. Pruning for shape isn’t necessary until the first winter after planting. Regular pruning throughout the… Read More »Should I Remove Dead Branches?

Here are a few trees that like coffee grounds: Flowering dogwood trees. Magnolia trees. Willow oaks. Beech trees. Are coffee grounds good for all trees?… Read More »What Trees Can You Put Coffee Grounds On?

Mature Peach Tree and Size With proper care, Master Gardener Steve Albert reports that a standard peach tree grows 18 to 20 feet tall and… Read More »What Is The Width Of A Peach Tree?

Once the tree has been cut, the roots cannot grow anymore because the leaves are necessary to provide the food to fuel root growth. What… Read More »Do Tree Roots Keep Growing After The Tree Is Cut Down?