Trees and Gardens Consulting, LLC

06/08/2026

💦 💧Water your plants!💧💦

06/02/2026

Learning the latest on Beech Leaf Disease!

05/29/2026

Mazzy is proud to be preventing Oak Wilt!

05/26/2026

Share this! An ‘Arborist’ and a ‘Certified Arborist’ are not the same thing.

05/22/2026

If you are planting this weekend, make sure you break up the root balls!

05/20/2026

I don’t see these very often in Ohio but I have come across two this month. The good looking ones are being intensively managed to prevent/control blight.

The point is, people often want to add something ‘unique’ to their gardens. Truth: if not many people have it there is likely a good reason why. Don’t fall into that trap as you are expanding your gardens this spring.

Contorted filbert is an ornamental cultivar of European Filbert, (Corylus avellana 'Contorta'), grown for its twisted, gnarly stems. The plant is also sold under the name Harry Lauder's Walking Stick. While it’s unique architecture can be impressive, it’s highly susceptible to a fungal canker th...

05/20/2026

FEATURED MEMBER | May 22, 2026

Bob Bennett
Farsight Management / Owner

Farsight Management Inc. was formed in June 2000. Our focus in business is on providing excellent service and project documentation while maintaining an average investment for our clients. Mr. Bennett, the owner of Farsight Management has 26 years of experience in the Environmental Consulting Industry and 18 years specializing in indoor air quality issues associated with water-damaged buildings.

Mr. Bennett is approved by the State of Ohio to provide training for continuing education credits to Realtors, Insurance Agents, and Sanitarians. Mr. Bennett is also approved by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification to provide continuing education credits to IICRC personnel. His classes address the current industry standards for conducting assessments and completing abatement techniques for mold contamination.

Farsight Management provides the following services:
Lead Paint Abatement
Lead Paint post abatement clearance testing
Asbestos surveys, Operations & Maintenance plans/ Testing
Oversight for Asbestos Abatement Projects During Demolition
Limited Asbestos removal
Mold Abatement
Mold Assessments and Indoor Air Quality Testing
Attic Insulation Removal
Water Damage Dryout

All work performed meets current standard industry practices and guidelines. The performance of all projects is completely documented and a report is prepared for future reference by the client. All primary work is accomplished by our highly trained employees.

Contact Bob:
[email protected]
(330) 602-8338

05/20/2026

90+ heat and high humidity one day. 55 degrees and raining the next.

Doesn’t matter - I’m still looking at trees

In this photo: walking down a shared driveway to identify trees that may fail within the next year. Mostly found Ash and Black Cherry that had issues.

05/13/2026

🪨 Why Rock Mulch Can Be Harmful to Trees 🌳

The difference in these photos is more than cosmetic.

Rock mulch may look low-maintenance, but over time it can create stressful conditions for trees — especially around the root flare, where the trunk transitions into roots.

Here’s why organic mulch is usually the better choice:

• Rocks absorb and radiate heat, increasing soil temperatures and drying out roots
• Compacted stone layers can reduce oxygen exchange in the soil
• Rock mulch does not improve soil biology or organic matter as it breaks down
• Heat and moisture stress around the trunk can contribute to decline over time
• Organic mulch helps regulate temperature, retain moisture, and support healthier soil conditions

In the “after” photo, the rock was pulled back and replaced with a properly applied layer of organic mulch, keeping the root flare visible and reducing stress around the base of the tree.

A few mulch reminders:
✔ Keep mulch 2–3 inches deep
✔ Avoid piling mulch against the trunk (“mulch volcanoes”)
✔ Leave the root flare exposed

Good tree care starts below the canopy. Healthy roots support healthy trees. 🌱