Fall Tree Checklist
As you marvel at the magnificent fall color on your trees, take the time to inspect your trees more closely. This is the time of year to prep your yard for the next growing season. Help your trees stay healthy and strong this fall, and all year long, by giving them the care they need now. By following the 5 easy steps in this fall checklist, your trees will be sure to stand tall and strong for seasons to come.
Choosing the Right Tree Service for You
Tree care is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. By choosing your tree service company carefully, you can embark on your tree pruning, removal, or other tree care needs with total confidence. Read on to learn more about several factors that you may want to consider when you choose a service provider.
Stump “Removal” vs “Grinding”
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...
Shade Trees
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?! If you are looking to add a little shade, here are some trees for you to consider and one tree that you may want to avoid.
Be on the Lookout for Invasive Pests
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...
Prepping your trees for Storm Season
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...
Tree Stump Removal: 4 Things to Consider
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...
3-STEP CHECK: IS YOUR TREE DORMANT OR DEAD?
Since winter can be a great time to take care of any problem trees, there a few easy checks you can do to make sure your tree is still in good health. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between a dormant tree and one that is dead or dying.
Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees
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
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 may end up costing you...
What are the top problems seen with trees?
Trees can suffer extensive damage in the wake of storms. Heavy ice and snow can tear trees down, hail can rip limbs from trees, and high winds can cause broken limbs and splits in tree trunks. Ask a Certified Arborist to inspect damage as soon as possible so that the...