The temperature starts to cool, school is back in session and pumpkin spice lattes hit the local coffee shop menus. Fall is just around the corner. Soon the trees will transform from bright green leaves to the buttery yellow, deep red and vibrant orange colors for...
Tree care is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. Homeowners are injured or killed every year performing their own tree maintenance, so amateurs should not attempt tree work involving climbing of any kind, work around high-voltage power lines,...
You’ve had a tree removed and now you’re left with a stump. It may be diseased, a safety hazard or just an eyesore, but you want it “removed.” To an arborist, “stump removal” means a very specific service, when you may be actually wanting “stump grinding.” So, what is...
When that sweltering summer sun beats down, you may find yourself wishing your yard had a little more shade. Did you know that not only can trees make it easier to enjoy your backyard, but they can actually save you money on your home’s heating and cooling bills?!...
Did you know that most tree problems result from a combination of factors? Trees that are already weakened due to drought or damage are more susceptible to secondary invaders such as wood-boring insects and fungi. The best way to protect your trees from pests that...
Springtime has finally arrived and many of you may be eager to enjoy time outdoors, getting the most out of your home’s landscape. But with spring weather comes showers – and sometimes storms. High winds, torrential rain, thunder, hail and lightning all contribute to...
If you have ever had to remove a tree from your property, you know that actually cutting down the tree and having it carried away is just the beginning. A professional arborist can easily handle removing a tree. Where you can run into difficulty, however, is dealing...
Year-round, trees bring a lively aesthetic and a host of benefits to our yards. So, it’s understandable that they take a dormant season in the winter to conserve energy and prepare for spring. They may be just slowing down during this time, but bare branches can also...
Tree failure is a major cause of residential property damage, as well as the leading cause of power outages nationwide. An ice storm can overload all the branches on a tree, a hurricane or high wind can blow down a tree if its roots are compromised, or a cracked tree...
Tree Care Tips Purchasing high-quality nursery stock is one of the very best ways to ensure quick and healthy tree growth. Purchasing low-quality nursery stock or settling for “less desirable” trees that are “leftover” at the end of the season...
