On page 25 and 26 of this Shore Home & Garden Magazine issue, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares the signs of declining health in trees. 

Posted: February 27, 2025

A tree adds a lot to a landscape. It makes shade, a haven for birds and wildlife, and they clean the air. For some people who grew up in one place or planted a tree upon arriving to a new place, a long-living tree in some ways becomes part of the family.

It's there for all the milestones and celebrations. It's a refuge, a hideout, a family photo backdrop, a home base, a jungle gym. But it also ages with us and at some point, parting with a beloved tree becomes unavoidable. 

"In the end it's a living being. They are impacted by weather and age and all sorts of things," said Lou Meyer, arborist at Davey Tree. 

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