pruning

On December 30, 2025, wind gusts in the general Marblehead, Ohio, region were significantly strong, with reports near Lake Erie reaching up to 72 mph at a weather station in Fairport Harbor and up to 60 mph in other parts of northern Ohio. So, what did our trees have to say about the wind? Were we listening?

Recently, a tree trimmer came to our neighborhood to trim some trees. What started off being a trim, ended in very little foliage being left on the tree. So how much is too much?

Several years ago, I authored two articles titled ‘Crimes against Trees.’ Safety around large trees is important. Cutting all heavy branches back to a stub may seem to make sense. But overall, the tree becomes even more hazardous to people and property.

Technological Improvements in Tree Trimming equipment are amazing. When you think you have seen the newest and greatest, something better comes along. But with improvements in technology comes safety but at a cost, literally!

With the days getting cooler, people begin to think about cutting wood for the winter. Fall is a wonderful time but a dangerous time for chain saws. One local company seemed to be doing things right when it came to safety.

Trees are a great asset to our landscape. But how we treat them can mean the difference between life and death. It starts with Right Plant, Right Place. Then its how we care for them.

Safety around large trees is important. Cutting heavy branches seems to make sense. But in the long run, the trees become even more hazardous to people and property when trees are topped.

The Ohio Tree Care Conference, sponsored by the Ohio International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) was held in Cleveland, Ohio on February 8-10, 2022. At the conference, I saw a presentation on trimming trees and power lines by Joe Jimmo from Pennline Tree Service. I got to thinking how many homeowners try to trim trees close to power lines.

During the recent snowstorm that hit Northeastern Ohio, some trees and property owners suffered serious damage. But not all.

Deciduous trees and shrubs can produce a dependable flower show, but the flower buds that create the flowers need to be kept in consideration to prevent damage. Pruning at the wrong times can be a major reason for the reduction in flowers. In addition, early blooming plants like Saucer and Star Magnolias can be burned by a heavy frost.