A New Homeowner’s Guide to Surprising Tree Trimming Facts
If you’ve just closed on the first home you’ve ever owned, congratulations! You might not have considered that, as well as being a new homeowner, you’re also a new yard owner. And that probably means that you own some trees now too. Just as your home will need some maintenance in the years ahead, your […]
Why It’s Safer To Use Professionals for Tree Removal
Doing any job on your property by yourself can be extremely satisfying. However, for safety and other reasons, it’s simply best to bring in professionals. Taking a DIY approach to tree removal can put you and others at risk. Fall Risk Perhaps the most obvious risk in cutting down a tree is that you often […]
Ways to Storm-Proof Your Trees
Though serious typhoons aren’t very common, summer weather can still be intense enough to cause significant damage. Trees sometimes have to bear up under lightning, torrential rain and gale force winds as well as they can. Fortunately, there are things you can do to safeguard the trees in your care. Have an Arborist Inspect Your […]
Pros vs. Cons of Having a Maintenance Plan for Tree Trimming
Routine tree trimming removes overgrown branches, increasing airflow and sunlight. Trimming can also improve the appearance of a tree. However, should you create a maintenance plan to keep up with it? This comparison will help you decide by going through some of the pros and cons. Pro: The Tree Will Be Healthier Overall In general, […]
Branches and Live Wires, Bad Combination: How Tree Trimming Maintains Public Safety
When tree branches grow near power lines, they can become dangerous. Routine tree trimming by professionals can be a valuable service to communities. It’s never advised that homeowners or business owners try to tackle this chore themselves, as it can be quite risky. Expert tree companies have workers with specialized training, the proper equipment, and […]
Avoid These 5 Tree Trimming Mistakes
Trimming your trees judiciously helps them by removing branches that are dead and diseased and those that cross and rub dangerously against one another. Trimming and pruning can also open a tree’s crowded interior to let in more sunlight and air. However, trimming a tree the wrong way can be deadly. Here are some trimming […]
How Trimming Prevents Overgrowth and Protects Your Trees
A healthy tree has a robust growth pattern. Even slow-growing trees show visible growth each month, if not each week. This means that trees can quickly become overgrown if you don’t keep up with trimming and pruning. Not only does that overgrowth look bad, but it can cause or contribute to several problems that affect […]
Think You Can Cut Down Trees? The Wrong Techniques Can Mean Disaster
Tree removal seems simple enough, especially if it’s not a huge or aging specimen, but tree experts know that it can be dangerous, tricky and challenging to fell a tree. You can’t guess, and you need a lot of skill to do it right the first time. Tree removal gone wrong can mean ruining a […]
The Special Care Parking Lot Trees Need
If you own a commercial property, you know that trees in your parking lot break up the monotonous look of blacktop. If you’ve visited a parking lot with trees, you know the joy of nabbing a shady parking spot on a hot day. Besides keeping drivers and pedestrians cool, trees also scrub pollutants out of […]
How Proper Tree Trimming Keeps Your Trees Healthy
The right type of trimming enhances the beauty of your trees, but beauty often comes with good health. Here are ways that trimming supports the health of your tree. First Things: Use the Right Tools All tools used for tree trimming need to be high quality. The tools also need to be sharp. Dull secateurs […]