The silent killer: Tree girdling. If you leave those planting straps on, they'll choke the life out of your tree and cause infection. Save your trees—take the straps off! #treecare #Girdling #ArboristTips #fblifestyle | Get Wild

🚨 Root surgery in Port Elgin! 🚨 This Norway maple on Maplewood Street was showing early signs of dieback, and at first we suspected a buried root flare. Once we started digging, we discovered the real culprit — girdling roots. These are roots that grow around the trunk or major roots of a tree and eventually strangle it, cutting off vital water and nutrient flow. By carefully exposing the root flare and removing problem roots, we’re giving this tree a fighting chance at a healthier, longer lif