Expert Tree Care Tips with Mark Grueber Hour 1

Garden Hotline

Mark Grueber, a seasoned forester with 38 years of experience, shares his expertise on tree care. He advises against staking trees for extended periods, as it can weaken their structure, and suggests using soft materials like foam noodles to protect them. For brown, woody climbing hydrangeas, he recommends reducing nitrogen fertilizer and adjusting sunlight exposure. Grueber also discusses the risks of overplanting maples due to the Asian Longhorn beetle and suggests serviceberry as a safer alternative. Plus, he highlights the best time to prune trees and offers practical tips on proper planting and maintenance to ensure healthy growth.