Contact your local extension division to get a list of recommended trees for your area. When choosing new or replacement trees, it is important to consider the right tree for the right place in your landscape.
Proper soil oxygen and nitrogen levels are critical to the health of your trees. We can assess your soil health and make the necessary amendments to ensure your trees are able to thrive in the optimal environment for them.
When watering in hot summer months, it is important to water the tree deeply so that the water penetrates into the root system. Sprinklers and light watering techniques are wasteful due to faster evaporation times.
During the first couple of growing seasons, a newly planted tree needs to expend a lot of energy trying to get its roots established in the soil. This is why it’s so important to regularly water trees for their first two years.
An increment borer is a tool that’s commonly used to remove a sample of tree tissue from a living tree. If a tree is failing for an unknown reason, this type of testing can tell a lot about the health of a tree and what it might need.
When deciding to replant a new tree, it's important to consider multiple factors, including the climate and layout of your home or business. Speak with a tree care professional about what type of tree would be best for your location.
Not sure whether you are overwatering your trees? You can check soil moisture by using a garden trowel and inserting it to a depth of 2 inches to create narrow trench. If the soil in the trench is moist to the touch, then there’s no need to water.
Do you have fruit trees that never produce or the fruit is infested by insects? This is a fairly common issue and something that many professional tree pest management services can help fix and prevent from occurring.
When removing a tree from your property, it is very important to remove the entire trunk and root system. Otherwise the roots will sprout sucker shoots. Having a professional on hand is advised to safely cut and remove all the debris.
If you have a tree that is dead or poses a risk or danger to you or your family or your property, then a professional evaluation is needed. We can help assess the danger the tree might pose and either remove it or replant it.
Not only do trees provide benefits and also increase property value, but they can also help cut air conditioning costs significantly. Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by up to 30%.
If you notice that your tree looks sickly, inspect its surroundings. Has there been massive construction near the tree that might have disrupted its soil or damaged its roots? Have any other conditions changed recently, such as nearby grass that's been paved over?
When you plant a tree, you much think about how your tree will impact existing utility lines, as it grows taller or wider. This is an important consideration to make when deciding where to grow your tree, as the effects may not happen until years from now.
What kind of a difference can a single tree make on your property? According to the National Tree Benefit Calculator, a 12-inch elm could save more than $32 a year on utility costs in Omaha and nearly $12 a year in Atlanta. As that hypothetical tree grows, so do the yearly savings.
Does it ever seem like the tree trimming you thought would take about hour always eats up your entire afternoon? Working with a tree service can help you trees continue thriving without eating up all your spare time at home.
Pruning trees is an important part of tree maintenance and care, and offers many advantages. Not only does removing dead or dying branches substantially improve a tree’s health, but it will make the tree much more attractive looking as well.
Periodically check your homeowners insurance to make sure you have enough coverage for damage caused to the roof by branches or the foundation from roots.
Have you been hesitant to contact us because you aren’t sure what kind of trees are on your property, much less how much care they require? Don’t worry about it! It’s our pleasure to help you learn more about your trees and their needs.
We recognize that many homeowners are hesitant to climb up into their trees and start trimming or pruning the branches. Since it can be dangerous to do this in taller trees, it’s often smart to leave this to a tree service.
Unfortunately, not every sick or shocked tree is necessarily something that can be saved. While we’ll do everything we can to help you nurse your tree back to good health, there may come a time when replacement is the only viable option.
As you know, the condition of your commercial building’s surroundings can often create an impression on clients before they ever step inside. If you’re concerned about the impression sickly trees will make, we’re always available to start treating them.
There are many different indications that a tree is either sick or dying, and they can differ greatly from species to species. When in doubt, be sure to call your local tree service, who can assess the tree's health and give you advice as to your next step.
Need to get your yard ready for summer fun? A tree service can remove the dead wood from those shrubs, and dispose of fallen tree branches from last winter's storms. Clearing the dead wood from your property will improve the visual appeal of your landscape and help protect your home from termites.
Did you know that the single most important thing you can do to ensure that your trees stay healthy is to make sure they get enough water? Tree species vary in their water requirements, so speak to a professional to determine an appropriate watering schedule.
Did you know that you should never have your trees pruned in the fall season? This is because decay fungi spread their spores profusely in the fall. In addition, at this time of year trees are slower to heal their wounds.
If you're concerned your tree's root system compromising your home's foundation or sewage line, look at the tree's aerial canopy. A good rule of thumb is that a tree's roots will spread underground at least as far as the branches extend above ground.
Unfortunately, there are circumstances when it is necessary to have a tree removed. This is usually done as a last resort, but it is recommended when the tree is dead or dying, is considered irreparably hazardous, or is causing an obstruction that cannot be corrected with pruning.