When a tree grows taller than expected, casting unwanted shade or colliding with buildings or other structures, it may seem obvious to just cut off the top. However, this is not a good idea! Topping a tree will stress it and weaken it, making it less safe and leading to costly, long-term maintenance headaches. It...
The decision to plant a tree is something that can provide you with a sense of accomplishment and something to admire for decades. However, it is not a decision that should be made without some careful consideration. The more common motivations for planting trees are to produce shade, add aesthetic value to your landscape, define...
When a tree grows taller than expected, casting unwanted shade or colliding with buildings or other structures, it may seem obvious to just cut off the top. However, this is not a good idea! Topping a tree will stress it and weaken it, making it less safe and leading to costly, long-term maintenance headaches. It...
L’injection dans le tronc ou injection des arbres, parfois appelée « endothérapie végétale », est une technique agricole qui consiste à traiter les arbres pour lutter contre des bioagresseurs (agents pathogènes, ravageurs) ou pour corriger des déficiences nutritionnelles en injectant directement dans le tronc des substances chimiques. Celles-ci peuvent être des produits phytosanitaires (fongicides, insecticides, éventuellement antibiotiques)1,2,3, des activateurs de résistance des plantes4 ou des fertilisants5, La pulvérisation sur les...
