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Before you invest in a tree for your landscape, learn about the worst trees to plant in your yard. What’s not to love about a tree? Trees look beautiful, provide shaded places for picnics and support for hammocks. Plant the right trees and they’ll bring you years of enjoyment. Plant the wrong tree and you will soon regret your decision. Let’s look at some problematic tree issues and see which trees to avoid to keep problems out of your yard. Messy Trees: If you purchase a fruit tree, or a tree with seed pods, they will be messy. Ask yourself if you want to clean up their mess all year. The answer could be yes if you truly love the tree species. But some trees are definitely hard to love. The Sweetgum Tree: Many people think the sweetgum tree is quite beautiful, especially in the fall. It’s found in many parts of the US, including the Northeast. However, the sweetgum tree is exceptionally messy. The tree’s annoying see...

If you live in New Jersey and want to plant trees but don’t have much land, we have you covered. In this article, we will discuss 8 trees that can fit in any yard. The following is a list of the 8  best trees for small spaces in New Jersey . #1. Japanese Maple Few plants are more beautiful than a Japanese maple in its full fall regalia. Try it as a specimen in a partly shaded spot or use it as a focal point in a mixed border. They vary in form including weeping, rounded, dwarf, mounding, upright, or cascading. The Japanese Maple can grow from 6 to 25 feet tall and wide and prefers dappled or afternoon shade. Interesting Note:  In Osaka, Japan, fried maple leaves are a very popular snack and have been for at least a thousand years. The maple leaves are stored in barrels of salt for one year; they are dipped in tempura batter and fried. #2. Hazel Alder The Hazel Alder is a perennial that tolerates very wet soils and will grow in full sun/partial shade. Functions as a stab...

If you have ever removed a tree and left the stump or are planning to eliminate a tree on your property, stump removal and stump grinding are techniques that can be used to reduce unsightly patches of land, safety hazards, and habitats for unwanted critters. Removing a tree  from your landscape can leave damaging effects if it is not done properly. Once the trunk of a tree is cut down, it’s best to remove the stump to eliminate a dangerous liability for people to trip over, a place for new sprouts to grow or a haven for insects. And it becomes an unsightly lawn mowing obstacle. Having a tree stump in your yard is often displeasing to the eye. Finding a way to create a landscape design around the leftover tree stump can be challenging. Mowing and weed whacking can cause damage to your machines and send sharp pieces of wood ricocheting in all directions. Insects love rotting wood and can easily find a way to make your old tree stump into a nice new nesting place, leaving your yard...

  Does My Tree Need A Stake?: If you are adding trees or shrubs to your landscape then you may be faced with the question — to stake or not to stake? Providing your newly planted tree with a stake and tie can be beneficial in some instances while in others it can act as a detriment. Knowing when and how to stake a tree will determine the difference between having a healthy tree that thrives for years or a Charlie Brown Christmas twig tree disaster. To Stake or Not to Stake: There are situations when a tree needs some aid and support, but not as often as you would think. In most circumstances staking a tree can do more harm than good because it can become oppressive and constricting to the tree’s growth. A tree trunk’s natural movement actually helps to strengthen and stimulate the development of its roots. The “sway” of the trunk creates more room in the earth for the root system to spread and work their way deeper into the soil. Letting a tree grow without a stake also forces it t...

  Winter tree care  is more than just recognizing you have a problem or emergency and looking for solutions. Providing winter care for your trees is a beneficial routine designed to maintain and protect your perennial assets and the future of your landscape. Follow these basic tips to ensure the safety of your trees this winter season. The hardened frost of winter is almost here which means that trees, shrubs, and other plants won’t be getting the same amount of nutrients or water as in they do in other seasons. Many people prepare their landscape for the winter by gathering leaves, draining their sprinklers or putting away their barbecues but forget to put a winter tree care plan into place. Prepare Your Trees for Winter Preparing your trees for winter involves assessing the condition of each tree’s bark, roots and limb stability. This will help eliminate hazardous issues that may arise due to wind or heavy snow. If a tree has significant damage it may be beneficial to remove...