Red Cedar Landscapes, Inc.

Brighten Up Your Yard with These Winter Landscape Tips While winter can be quite beautiful during, or right after snowfall, those days in between storms can be quite drab - think bare trees, dirty snow, dead or covered landscaping, potholes, etc. But did you know your yard doesn’t have to be dull in winter? Try incorporating some of these winter landscape design elements into your landscape design build project to help brighten up your yard during those barren months. 1. Lan...Continue reading

Winter Tree Protection In Winter Weather: Here Are Some Tips For Identifying Tree Defects That Can Lead To Tree Failure (Especially In Winter Weather): Root Defects A tree’s root system is what anchors it into the ground. If the tree’s root system is compromised or weakened, there is a higher chance of your tree uprooting or being blown over in severe winter weather or any storm that involves high wind speeds.... Dying Limbs Or Wood A tree with dead limbs or portions of deadwood is much more susceptible to storm damage. When a weakened or dead limb endures the added weight of snow and ice during a store, it often cannot withstand it and breaks. If this is a very large branch, (if it breaks and falls to the ground) your home or any other possessions within its path can suffer serious and costly damages. Leaning Your tree may look to be healthy, but if it is excessively leaning, this could be a warning sign that your tree is growing incorrectly, and with that comes weaknesses. Generally, out-of-the-ordinary growing patterns indicate overall weakness and/or structural imbalance, but not always! It’s best to have your leaning tree inspected by a professional to determine its hazard level. Decay Or Cracks If your tree has some deep splits in its bark or areas of decay indicated by soft or missing portions of wood, this is likely a sign that your tree is suffering from illness, which could create hazardous conditions. Size In Relation To Placement If your tree or its canopy is just overwhelmingly large for its location (right next to your home), this will always increase risk of storm damage. Larger branches catch wind much easier, and depending on the intensity of wind, they can snap under the pressure. Knowing where to plant trees in correlation to your home and each other is important. Winter Tree Protection Practices To Prevent Tree Failure: Proper Pruning Thinning the tree canopy can help wind to blow through branches instead of against it. Additionally, assessing for, and removing weakened limbs is key. Regular Inspections By proactively inspecting the trees on your property, you can find weaknesses, pests, or diseases, allowing you to implement the proper plan of action. You do not want to wait until a limb falls or damage occurs to discover a problem with your tree. Properly Treating Sick Trees If during your inspection it is determined that your tree is suffering from a pest or disease that is treatable, we can formulate the proper integrated pest management solution to nurse your tree back to health and reduce hazard risks. Removing Dead Trees When Necessary If we determine that a particular tree on your property cannot be treated, but poses a risk to your home and/or other trees, we can remove the tree, and with that, the risks. Protecting Trees & Shrubs From Winter Damage Winter tree protection against deer and frost is another great proactive measure to take before winter weather hits.

A beautiful perennial garden in Hudson Valley.

Happy Thanksgiving from Red Cedar!

A beautiful natural stone patio with moss joints

Red Cedar partnered with Salem Tabernacle to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to families in Dutchess County.

Kicking off Thanksgiving with turkeys for our hardworking Red Cedar employees.