Is there any new information from the experts concerning tree care?
A. Here are some treatments that can help trees stay healthy: • Plant the right tree in the right place. Do not plant trees that will grow to be tall and massive in small spaces or under power lines. If this is done, then there will not be a need to top trees. Tree topping is a serious injury no matter how the treatment is made. Young trees may be topped to regulate size and shape. Rather than topping a mature tree, maybe a new tree is needed. • Start pruning programs early in the life of the tree and keep it up. Do not make cuts that remove the branch flush with the trunk. Flush cuts start at least 14 serious injuries. • Fertilizers provide elements that may be required for healthy growth. Fertilizers do not provide energy releasing substances. Fertilizers are not tree food. Tree food comes from the leaves. Keep leaves healthy so that the tree can get its food. Too much fertilizer can cause problems. Most planted trees can benefit from proper fertilization. • Roots of most trees seldo
