Q. What should I do if my tree developed a frost crack over the winter? A. If you suspect your tree has a frost crack (here’s how to identify frost cracks), contact Bay Landscaping to schedule a professional inspection. Depending on the severity of the frost crack, we may recommend extra nutrients (fertilization) and extra…

Q. How can I help prevent winter frost cracks on my newly-planted trees? A. There are things you can do to prevent frost cracks from occurring, mostly by ensuring that young trees are protected from extreme winter temperature fluctuations between daytime and nighttime. HOW? The best way to do this is to wrap the tree…

Q. Are some trees more likely to develop frost crack damage than others? A. Not all trees are susceptible to frost crack damage (for example, thick-barked trees or evergreens with low-hanging branches). But some are particularly vulnerable to the extreme temperature swings that cause frost cracks. In the mid-Michigan area, you’re most likely to see…

Q. I’ve heard about trees developing frost cracks in winter. How can I tell if any of my trees have a frost crack? What does a frost crack look like? A. Early this spring, walk around your property and examine your trees. If you see any significant vertical cracks, they are most likely frost cracks.…

Q. I’ve heard a loud, shotgun-like sound coming from my yard at night this winter. Was it my trees making those cracking sounds? A. What you’re hearing is probably frost cracks forming on young, thin-barked deciduous trees, particularly those that were recently planted in your yard. Frost cracks can occur any time winter nighttime temperatures…