If you’ve ever had a tree removed — especially a large or sick tree — and were left with a stump, you know what an eyesore it is! But there are more reasons to get rid of a stump beside the fact that it’s ugly… Stumps Attract Insects and Disease The last thing you want to attract to your yard…
If you go camping or to county, state, or national parks, you may be familiar with the name “emerald ash borer” from signs forbidding you from bringing in your own firewood. This is an attempt to keep this invasive species from spreading. Emerald ash borers are a species of jewel beetle. They get their name…
With a rental property, maintaining your home is generally in the hands of your tenant. It is ideal to visit the home on a quarterly basis to make sure everything looks good from the outside. Also, you should at least get a visual inspection of the inside on an annual basis, which can make sure…
Without a doubt in our minds, tree pruning is important. Let us take a moment to explain just why you should care about this subject. Tree Pruning Helps Young Trees Grow Strong Young trees need pruning to establish branch structure and shape. Pruning also helps to make up for root loss in newly planted trees. Pruning,…
Many so-called tree cutting companies are not what they seem. Most — 95% — pay their employees “under the table”, in cash. Many employ illegal immigrants, forgo proper training, don’t carry liability insurance and don’t pay taxes, don’t abide by the law, play by the rules or pay taxes.. What’s more, they know nothing about…
The first ten years of life are crucial to the long-term health of a mature tree. Spending the time, effort, and money to help ensure your small, young trees are properly cared for will go a long way toward keeping future maintenance costs down and real-estate value high. While some trees, such as understory trees,…
Pruning a tree is essential for the health and livelihood of the plant. Below, we’ve compiled six reasons why having trees pruned is an important step to keeping your lawn healthy and whole. Aesthetics The most visual reason for pruning your trees is simply to help them fit in better with the surrounding landscape. Removing dead…
Many homeowners have experienced major hail, wind, lightning and ice storms; NOW is the time to address these weather events and dangers to trees and property. As the property steward and homeowner, you are legally responsible and liable to know the condition of your trees and address all safety and health issues concerning the trees. It is important to walk the perimeter of…
In business, we measure success by weighing the pros and cons. We’ve outlined some of the benefits of hiring an arborist below: Arborists Plant Trees BCMA/RCA, Arborists have the expertise to determine an ideal location for a new tree. They also know the right time to plant a certain type of tree and how to care for…
Mature trees are a valuable asset to any landscape. Some property owners may have sentimental value attached to an older tree on their property. Particularly for those who have inherited a property, a mature tree may bring back memories of wonderful times spent together with their parents or grandparents. Let’s discuss tree survival and how…
