Alpine Tree and lawn

Yellow leaves in late September look normal. Fall color is coming, after all. But sometimes those leaves are a warning that your tree is sick, and the cold months ahead can turn a small problem into a big one. Good alpine tree and shrub care starts with knowing what your plants are telling you. This guide shows you the signs to watch for, the problems that hit Billings yards most, what you can do this fall, and when to call a pro. How Can You Tell If a Tree Is Sick? A sick tree usually shows one or more of these signs: leaves that wilt, yellow, or spot too early; dead or bare branches; fuzzy or sunken patches on the bark; deep cracks in the trunk; or a new lean. Start at the tips of the branches, where trouble often shows first, then work down to the trunk and base. Walk around the tree and look for: One side of the crown thinner than the other Leaves that curl, droop, or turn gray-green in summer Brown streaks under the bark of a dead branch Mushrooms or shelf-like growths at the bas...