Emerald ash borer (EAB) is the most destructive forest pest in North American history, and it started right here. The insect was first identified in Canton Township in 2002, about 40 minutes south of Waterford, and within twenty years it had killed an estimated tens of millions of ash trees across Michigan and spread to […]
If you’ve lived in Oakland County for more than a few winters, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: every spring, the first really windy day brings down trees that looked perfectly fine the week before. Sometimes they’re old, sometimes not. Sometimes they’re leaning, but a lot of them aren’t. They just go – sometimes uprooting completely, […]
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Key Takeaways: Coastal climates like Waterford’s require salt-tolerant species to thrive. Structural pruning is the best defense against high-velocity Michigan winds. Soil pH and drainage management prevent root rot in lakeside environments. Mulching provides a critical buffer against temperature fluctuations and salt spray. Emergency readiness and professional inspections save money and property value. Waterford, Michigan, […]
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