This winter reminded us that the hazards of storm seasons aren’t only summer headaches. Minnesotans understand that responding to and preparing for storms is necessary all year long. As arborists, we can mitigate storm risks with strategic pruning methods. Specifically, we use a technique we call reduction pruning to prepare for storms. What is reduction […]
Despite our abundance of lakes, Minnesota summers have been dry. A dry summer is stressful for people, trees, and plants. Although droughts are regular, dry weather during crucial growth periods can cause irreversible damage. The term “drought” refers to a period of time without precipitation. As the water content declines, trees can no longer extract […]
One of my favorite weather forecasting websites is Weather Bug. Like most forecasting, it’s not always correct but it gives a rough idea. It’s Spark component shows where lightning is active and how far away it is. One of our customer’s white pine had a very close encounter with lightning. This tree is roughly 18” […]
