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WHY ARE MAPLE LEAVES FALLING FROM MY TREE

WHY ARE MAPLE LEAVES FALLING FROM MY TREE

Maple Petiole Borer An unusual, but benign, insect we often cross paths with in the spring in Michigan is the maple petiole borer. The damage caused by maple petiole borers can cause anxiety with homeowners because soon after the maple leaves fully emerge they start falling from the tree. A close examination of the fallen maple leaves will often reveal a darkened area on the petiole of the leaf. The petiole is the stem that connects the leaf to the…

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3 REASONS TO PRUNE YOUR TREES DURING WINTER

3 REASONS TO PRUNE YOUR TREES DURING WINTER

For many Michigan homeowners, the last thing on their mind in the winter is doing any type of landscape maintenance. However, there are several valid reasons to schedule your tree trimming for the winter; and in some instances it is the preferred time of the year to prune certain trees. 1) If you need oak trees or elm trees pruned then you should definitely consider having this work done during the dormant season. Beetles spread two deadly diseases to oak…

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