Sara and Rick of Integrity Tree Service begin the hour talking about a facinating article about trees actually communicate and care for each other. Via the root system and odors.
The article: Do Trees Talk To Each Other
The book: The Hidden Life Of Trees
CALLER: Has an allepo pine with holes that could be beetles. An arborist suggested injections. Is that a proper solution?
Discussion about our tree of the month for April: Acacia Mulga
CALLER: Has a peach tree just over a year old. Would like watering suggestions to keep it growing.
More discussion on how trees are communicating, feeding, caring and protecting each other. Even trees talking to birds on where the edible insects are.
CALLER: Has an orchard tree just over a year old struggling thats dropped its leaves but orchards have grown.
CALLER: Has spider mites on two juniper trees and wants to know what to do.
Discussion of the watering schedule for best tree health and enviroment.
TEXT: Gophers tearing up around a magnolia tree.
TEXT: Good idea to mulch using grass clippings, leaves and organic matter.
Grass clipping should be composted first before using as mulch.
Using a certified arborist is you best bet!