trmontano

There are many misconceptions about roots, such as the roots of trees being strictly outside the drip line (outer branches) of the trees, or that trees have a tap root that grows deep into the earth. I hope I can shed som e light on this dark and mysterious aspect of trees.  Besides anchoring the tree to the ground and storing extra sugars and other precious nutrients, the main purpose of roots is to actively collect resources. Trees are extremely good at seeking out resources such as water...

A chlorotic maple - note the green veins Yellowing leaves is a symptom in trees called chlorosis. This is a situation in which the...

How much should I be watering my trees? It's a question I get all the time. The answer is: it depends. Let's look at some of the details...