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Wind throw is the toppling of a tree due to the force of the wind, this exposes the root plate and adjacent soil beneath the tree and influences slope stability. Wind throw is a factor when considering one tree on a slope; however, it is of lesser importance when considering general slope stability for a body of trees as the wind forces involved represent a smaller percentage of the potential ...
Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants. Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem. 8 Ways to Protect Your Lawn and Garden from Salt Damage in Winter
Windthrow is common in all forested parts of the world that experience storms or high wind speeds. The risk of windthrow to a tree is related to the tree's size (height and diameter), the 'sail area' presented by its crown, the anchorage provided by its roots, its exposure to the wind, and the local wind climate.
The poles are then hammered into the ground and a windbreak is formed. Windbreaks or "wind fences" are used to reduce wind speeds over erodible areas such as open fields, industrial stockpiles, and dusty industrial operations. As erosion is proportional to wind speed cubed, a reduction of wind speed of 1/2 (for example) will reduce erosion by ...
Damage to service lines: The roots of your trees can grow into service lines, like your water or gas lines, and cause damage. Blocked driveways: If a tree falls across your driveway, you may need ...
Protect your grass from winter damage with these dos and don'ts from lawn care experts.
It is theorized that this process can also occur in response to lack of water, in order to reduce the surface area where water can be lost. [1] This natural shedding of branches is called cladoptosis. Specialized pruning practices may be applied to certain plants, such as roses, fruit trees, and grapevines. Different pruning techniques may be ...
Proper care after a damaging weather event is important to the health of the tree. Here's how to properly care for them.