In the Canopy with Julie Collins, Consulting Arborist
I love to share photos of trees, especially the weird and interesting trees, bugs, and diseases that cause problems for landscape plants. As a consulting arborist, I mostly get called to properties with unique issues and I always take photos. Homeowner's photos are always helpful when looking back at a tree's progress or decline. Check back here for updates and recent news.
Risk is in the Eye of the Homeowner, Part 1
Potential failure of a large oak tree – posted 4/20/2025
What is a Consulting Arborist?
Registered Consulting Arborists provide a wide range of tree-related services. – posted 1/4/2025
DIY Tree Planting Part 4: Caring for your new tree, the first few years...
Newly planted trees need care and attention for at least the first two growing seasons after planting. Proper water is critical. – posted 2/6/2025
DIY Tree Planting Part 3: Proper planting is critical.
Proper planting of a young tree is critical to its future success. – posted 2/10/2025
DIY Tree Planting Part 2: Choose a healthy specimen
Key characteristics of a healthy nursery grown tree – posted 1/18/2025
DIY Tree Planting Part 1: Recommended species
Home landscapes need diverse plantings of trees and shrubs to promote native insects and a healthy balanced environment. – posted 1/10/2025
Will the Summer 2024 Drought Impact your Trees this Spring?
Why does the damage caused by a severe drought affect a tree for several years afterwards? – posted 2/2/2025
Diagnosing the Cause of a Tree's Decline: Disease, Pest, or Environmental
Diagnosing the Cause of a Tree's Decline: Disease, Pest, or Environmental. The most common answer is a combination of all three! – posted 2/20/2025
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Risk is in the Eye of the Homeowner, Part 1
Diagnosing the Cause of a Tree's Decline: Disease, Pest, or Environmental
DIY Tree Planting Part 3: Proper planting is critical.
DIY Tree Planting Part 4: Caring for your new tree, the first few years...
Will the Summer 2024 Drought Impact your Trees this Spring?
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