Landscaping in Flagstaff always presents its fair share of challenges, regardless of the time of year. When pine trees are a part of your landscape design, they make for some recurring issues for homeowners and landscapers both. Here’s the low-down on pine needles and how they can affect your outdoor living spaces.
Why do pine trees drop their needles?
Unlike deciduous trees, which shed all their leaves at once, a pine loses only a fifth to a quarter of its needles each year. Chlorophyll breaks down, and about half the nitrogen, phosphorous, and other elements in the needles moves into other parts of the tree.
What are the hazards?
How do they affect my soil?
What should be done?
It’s important to make informed decisions with regards to your landscaping, especially concerning safety issues. Call me with any questions, or call your local fire department with specific questions in assessing the hazards around your home. Our next article will provide some helpful tips for creating an aesthetically pleasing and functional fire-wise landscape.
Sean Andersen
Mountainscapers Landscaping
928-202-4202
Sean@Mountainscapers.com
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