As a Maryland homeowner, you know local weather can shift fast. From severe summer thunderstorms to heavy winter ice, your landscape takes a beating. Routine pruning helps keep trees healthy and properties looking sharp, but extreme weather can quickly turn… Read More
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Bugs on Your Tree? How to Identify and Manage Common Maryland Tree Pests
If you’ve walked out to your yard and noticed a sudden influx of bugs on your tree, you aren’t alone. Maryland’s humid climate makes our landscape a magnet for insects. While many are harmless, a true tree bug infestation can… Read More
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Can a Tree Grow Back From a Stump? (And Why You Should Grind It)
Your faithful old tree has finally fallen, or perhaps it became diseased and had to be removed. In either case, you are now left with a stump in your yard. A few weeks later, you might notice small, leafy green… Read More
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3 Common Questions About Tree Roots in Maryland
Planning a new garden bed near a massive oak? Before you grab a shovel, you should understand what lies beneath the soil. Many Maryland homeowners misunderstand how tree roots and the root system of a tree actually function. This confusion… Read More
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How Winter Damage Affects Maryland Trees: Prevention & Care
While trees in the Maryland area are built to handle the cold, our specific “freeze-thaw” climate creates unique hazards. Unlike the consistent cold of the North, Maryland often swings from 60 degrees to 20 degrees in a single week. This… Read More
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Vibrant Plants to Brighten Your Maryland Winter Landscape
When the vibrant golds and reds of autumn fade, many Maryland yards turn into a sea of brown and gray. But your landscape does not have to go dormant just because the temperature drops. By choosing plants with “winter interest”… Read More
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Winter Tree Pruning in Maryland: Why the Dormant Season is Critical
Many Maryland homeowners assume that tree care stops when the leaves fall. In reality, the “dormant season,” the period between late autumn and early spring, is the most critical time for tree maintenance. At Nelson Tree Specialist, we recommend winter… Read More
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Can a Split Tree Limb Be Saved? The Ultimate Guide to Tree Repair in Maryland
Finding a split limb on a prized White Oak or a sagging branch on your favorite Cherry tree is a stressful moment for any homeowner. In Maryland, our landscape faces a unique gauntlet of weather from heavy winter ice loads… Read More
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How to Treat Black Knot in Maryland
You spot it when the leaves drop. A branch that looked fine in summer suddenly shows a hard, black, warty swelling that seems to grow right out of the bark. In Maryland, that “black fungus” is often black knot, a… Read More
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Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter in Maryland?
If you look out at your yard in December and see bare branches, you might assume your trees are struggling. In most cases, they’re doing the opposite. Many people wonder why trees lose their leaves as colder months approach. Deciduous… Read More