Fruity Pruning
When it comes to proper pruning, fruit trees have a few specific requirements that should be noted. The biggest one being to remove any...
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Jeff Johnson, Tree Blogger
Jeff is in his 4th year with Nova Arborist. He holds a B.S. in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and is an ISA Certified Arborist #MA-5869A
Email: service@novaarborist.com
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Jeff
- Feb 7, 2021
- 1 min
Removal Remorse
If you find yourself with an old, misshapen, damaged or overall unhealthy looking tree, don't be too hasty in your decision on how to...
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Jeff
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Winter Wildlife
When it comes to planting or maintaining trees on your property there are many factors to consider, but don't forget this one. How can we...
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Jeff
- Jan 24, 2021
- 1 min
Tree Moss Troubles?
Moss growing on trees is understandably viewed as a problem, however its presence has no direct negative effects on a tree. It normally...
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Jeff
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Pest Repelling Plants
Are you are looking to enjoy time in your yard but can't stand pests such as mosquitos, flies and ticks? Or perhaps looking to keep...
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Jeff
- Dec 8, 2020
- 1 min
Tree Snobbery, Pt. 2
Many people believe that the terms "evergreen" and "deciduous" are the same as "conifer" and "broad-leaved" when it comes to describing...
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Jeff
- Nov 22, 2020
- 1 min
Spalted Wood
This unique and highly sought after pattern in wood can greatly increase it's value for fine wood working. However it is a fine line to...
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Jeff
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Suspicious Spots
You may notice these dark lesions on trees, fruits and vegetables. This condition is known as Anthracnose which is a blanket term for a...
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Jeff
- Oct 24, 2020
- 1 min
Leave The Leaves! Pt. 2
Come Autumn it is common practice to have the fallen leaves on your property raked up and removed. It can also be hard to resist with so...
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Jeff
- Sep 26, 2020
- 1 min
Trees For Bees
There are plenty of trees that attract honeybees, however there are a few species that really stand out for different reasons. Black...
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Jeff
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
Spindle Galls
Spindle galls are a plant's reaction to tiny mites, Eriophyid mites to be exact. When they feed on a leaf it triggers the reaction and...
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Jeff
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Joshua Trees
Hey folks, I just returned from 2 weeks of camping out in the Southwest, including Joshua Tree National Park in California, and thought I...
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Jeff
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Wet My Whistle
During these hot and dry summer months, we all know the importance of staying hydrated. The same goes for your trees! It can be easy to...
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Jeff
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Stand Clear!
The work we do is considered one of the most hazardous jobs on the planet. This is why the utmost care needs to be taken to ensure the...
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Jeff
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Screening Species
One of the many benefits of trees is screening. This can be beneficial in terms of privacy, or if you would prefer to see some greenery...
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Jeff
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Two Levels of Health
When assessing the overall health of a tree there are 2 categories to take into consideration: circulatory and structural. It's possible...
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Jeff
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
Fun With Fungi
Mycorrhizal Fungi are a common infection in most tree roots. But don't worry, it's an infection with benefits. The fungi and the tree...
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Jeff
- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
Need Some Neem?
When it comes to pest control, especially when dealing with Aphids and Scale insects, we strongly recommend Neem Oil. This is a naturally...
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Jeff
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
"Wind-thin" Pruning
Please don't be fooled by this sales pitch. "Wind-thinning" is the practice of removing entire limbs throughout the tree. The idea is...
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Jeff
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
Pollen Problems
Given the mild winter we've had along with a quickly warming spring, tree pollen is at a very high level. So high that it's even...
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