Trees are complex organisms that require ongoing maintenance to thrive. Pruning and trimming is important to maximizing the health of trees and surrounding vegetation on your property. Here are few reasons why you should consider hiring an experienced arborist to help with landscaping. Preventing Overgrowth If left unmanaged, trees will grow in unpredictable directions and…
Trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape, and they need proper care to flourish. Mulching is an important step in caring for your trees. Adding organic mulch to your landscape improves its appearance and provides several benefits to your trees. Benefits of Mulching Your Trees The advantages of mulching your trees include: Retains Moisture and Reduces…
Maple trees are a variable species that thrive in many climates. As resilient as they are, they are still susceptible to bark disease. Most bark disease comes in the form of cankers, which are areas of dead or damaged bark. Cankers can be caused by mechanical damage (such as a gash left by a weed…
If you have trees and shrubs, or you are thinking about planting some trees and shrubs, you should definitely hire a tree and shrub service to help you out. Here are three great reasons to hire a tree and shrub service. They Can Help You Initially Plant Your Trees And Shrubs When you are designing…
Healthy trees and shrubs are an asset to any environment. Residential or commercial, urban or suburban, trees provide benefits beyond beauty, including clean air, stress relief, and improved health. In her article, “Why Trees Can Make You Happier,” Jill Suttie explores how being around trees improves mental and physical health, reduces crime, and makes us…
If you have a tree planted near power lines or any other utility line, there may come a day where you get notification saying that something needs to be done. In some cases, a tree may grow too tall and pose a threat to these lines. When that happens, tree service becomes necessary, but will…
When most homeowners think of tree removal, they think of trees that are decades old or trees that came with the house they bought. When looking at old tall trees, tree removal companies seem like the only option. There is no way for homeowners to safely fell it without causing damage or injury. However, removal…
Many property owners often confuse shrubs with trees in terms of care. Rather, they confuse the shrub’s lifespan with that of a tree. If taken care of, trees have a long lifespan, but the same cannot be said for a shrub. Unfortunately, your shrub will reach the end of its life sooner than you might…
Most of us know an obviously dead tree presents a hazard and must be removed. Yet a tree doesn’t have to be dead to be dangerous. The good news trees usually don’t fall without warning. Property owners can look for signs to tell when a tree has become dangerous. Excessive Leaning A slight lean typically…
As you take a walk in your garden, you might come across some trees that seem to be doing somewhat better compared to the rest health-wise. These trees will give you the impression of resilience, will have sturdy branches, and depict active growth. Signs of a Sick Tree What should you look out for as…
