Matthew Logan Tree Health Care Plant Well, Prune Property & Promote Healthy Roots

Matthew Logan Arboriculture is the art and science of proper tree care An arborist is a trained and certified professional in the field of arboriculture

Matthew Logan Logan Tree Experts, established in 2007 is a professional tree care company servicing Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Hope, Lakefield, Buckhorn, and Apsley. We provide our clients with the highest quality tree care, specializing in tree removal, storm damage repair, pruning, and planting. We utilize cutting-edge arboriculture tools, practices, and techniques and strive to educate our clients and raise awareness of proper tree care.

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Matthew Logan Plant Well The right tree for the right location! Considerations: What is the soil composition ? i.e.. pH, organic matter, nutrient availability How much growth space is available? Above ground and below? How much sunlight is available? How much water is available? What is the purpose for the tree? i.e.wind block, shade, feature, privacy, habitat, etc.

Matthew Logan Selection Process Avoid trees that: have bad root structure i.e. girdling roots have too many leaders have been tip pruned extensively i.e. apical pruning are too big. Small trees tolerate transportation and transplanting stress better have bark wounds

Matthew Logan Too large? Girdled roots Bark wound

Matthew Logan Improper Planting Techniques Common mistakes: Planting the tree too deep or too shallow Hole not dug wide enough Sides of hole glazed by shovel Basket left on Burlap left wrapped around trunk Newly planted tree not flooded to release air pockets Trunk guards, braces and guys left on too long

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Mulch Mulch…What is it good for? Alleviates compaction Moderates temperature Retains moisture Lessens competition Adds organic matter to soil through decomposition Protects trunk and roots from mechanical damage

Matthew Logan Prune Properly To understand pruning you must understand CODIT C- compartmentalization O- of D- decay I- in T- trees

Matthew Logan Trees don’t heal, they seal!

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Reasons to Prune To promote proper growth structure

Matthew Logan To eliminate rubbers, crossers & deadwood

Matthew Logan Eliminate included bark and tight unions

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Pruning that doesn’t make the cut…..

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Lion Tailing and Wind Resistance Pruning

Matthew Logan TOPPING IS BAD! Hard on trees…..

Matthew Logan ….and on eyes!

Matthew Logan Promote Healthy Roots Root Aeration Soil Amendment Deep Root Fertilization Alleviating Root Compaction Root Pruning

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