Sprigs & Twigs Inc.
8 Hurlbutt Road
P.O. Box 245
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Ph: 860-235-0752

   

  
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This time of year I always get nervous, watching the hurricanes and tropical storms form.  I start worrying that a tree might fall on my house.  I know I should do something, but what? more...
 

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What do arborists do in the winter, do you work all year?  more...

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Do some trees lose their leaves because it’s so cold in the winter? more...

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Is there anything I can do to prevent winter weather from damaging my trees?  more...
 

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I've noticed that the interior growth in many of my evergreens is turning brown, should I be concerned?  more...
 

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I had a large oak tree near my house removed and I am considering having the stump ground down.  Is it possible for the tree to grow back?  more...
 

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When is the best time of year to prune out dead limbs from a tree? more...
 

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I am thinking about removing some low limbs on my oak tree.  How can I cut them and not injure the tree? more...
 

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This spring the leaves on my cherry tree have turned brown and the ends of several branches seem to have died as well, do you know what's happening? more...
 

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I have a large Norway Spruce and the crown, particularly the top, seems to be getting thinner.  Should I be concerned?  more...
 

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I have several Dogwood trees and most of them do not look very good except the one in my garden, do you know why that might be?  more...
 

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I have a mature maple tree that seems to be getting worse every year, is there anything I can do to turn  this around  more...

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I have a very old Copper Beech in my front yard. I notice spots on the lower trunk and sometimes sap drips from these areas, should I be concerned?   more...
 

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I am thinking of planting some trees this Spring and possibly transplanting another to a better location. Would Spring be the right time to do this or would Fall be better?  more...
 

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How can I tell if my Hemlock trees have that blight that is going around?  more...
 

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I've had two companies look at trimming my tree. One recommended that the "suckers" be removed from the interior of the tree while the other called them "water-sprouts".  Is this just two names for the same thing?  more...
 

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Is all the snowfall this year bad for the trees?  more...
 

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I have heard that de-icing salts are bad for trees, is that true?  more...
 

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I have English Ivy growing up the stems of my old maple tree, will the ivy hurt my tree?  more...
 

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I have an old apple tree and something seems to be drilling holes around the stem, do you know what might be causing this?  more...
 

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There are webs in some of my trees and they are full of caterpillars, could these be Gypsy moths?  more...
 

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Every Fall I apply a product that is a combination fertilizer and herbicide to my lawn, does this harm my trees?  more...
 

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Now that hurricane season is here and I see all of the storm damage in the South, I am thinking about my own trees; should I be concerned? Have you seen much storm damage from these recent storms?  more...

 

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The leaves on many of my trees are brown, dry, and look burnt. Do you think my trees will be alright?  more...

 

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I have several apple trees in my rear yard and would like to have them pruned, when is the best time of year to do this more...

 

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I have a Dogwood tree that doesn't look well.  The bark is covered with this blue and green stuff, is it killing my tree? more...
 

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I'm cleaning up my yard and was wondering if I should mulch my trees? If so, how much should I use? more...
 

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I have recently been told that my tree has weakly attached stems and needs cables.  What do I need to know to be a  smart consumer and to hire the right company? more...
 

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I have recently had some trees trimmed and some large branches were removed, should I put paint on the cuts? more...
 

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I have a new home and would like to plant some trees.  Is there anything I should keep in mind or is it fairly simple? more...
 

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I've been cleaning up my gardens and I'm never quite sure how much mulch to apply beneath my trees, can you help me? more...
 

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I have tall trees around my home, and I am concerned that they might be a problem during a storm. Is there a way to make my trees shorter and safer? Some people have recommended “topping”, while other people have different ideas, what do you think? more...
 

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I am having a tree pruned in my backyard and I’m told it needs to be climbed.  One tree company said they would “spike” the tree while another said they use ropes to climb.  Does it matter which method is used?  more...

 

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I am never certain how I should go about choosing a reputable Tree Care Company.  I assume the lowest price is not always the best?   more...

   

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