When tree staking and nylon or wire ties are not removed the top of the tree will receive diminished nutrients and water, stunting normal growth.

Two trees are in a garden with a building.
A tree with a green ribbon on it's trunk.

Building cladding should be considered when planting. These shrubs were killed due to extreme heat from metal cladding.

A person holding a thermometer in front of a building.
A tree that is in the middle of some grass.

Not much can be done after a lightning strike!

Root girdling can have detrimental effects after only several years causing failure.

A tree in the middle of some grass and bushes

These two firs are being affected due to close proximity to a walnut tree, Juglone toxicity can completely kill over time.

Monarch Larvae feeding on Milkweed -care should be used regarding pesticides . We love Monarch butterflies!

A caterpillar is sitting on the leaf of a plant.