As a landscape appraiser, I can tell you that grass and flowers have no value, shade trees do and in fact immediately have a higher species rating which adds to your real-estate value. You can replace sod and flowers effortlessly, trees not so much if at all. Trees live longer and they increase in size…
In the state of Texas anyone who has a pick-up truck, chainsaw and can perform tree work is considered an Arborist. Which could be classified as the following; Tree guy, tree trimmer, tree cutter, tree man, tree whisperer, tree topper, tree expert, tree professional, tree technician, tree doctor, tree specialist, climbing arborist, utility arborist, licensed arborist,…
Physical health is the appearance, when everything is working well the tree should have an overall healthy appearance. For example, leaves should be thick and green, canopy should have less than 17% dead branches, branches, limbs and trunk should be free of any disturbances. Root flares should be free of any soils, mulches and debris….
There are Arborists out there that still have a difficult time understanding tree health, so for the average homeowner, it can be mind boggling. I have mentioned in previous articles that when thinking about your trees, please understand that they are living organisms. Too many times they are treated as ornaments (objects). When you consider them as living…
If you have trees on your property, you could benefit from a tree consultant. Proper tree maintenance and diagnosis is better left up to a certified arborist. They will have the proper training, and education to diagnose any size tree that needs to be removed. Diagnosing and removing trees from your property can require various procedures,…
Local forecasters in North Texas call for another stormy spring this year. Homeowners’ often associate heavy, wet winter snows with tree damage but high winds are just as destructive. While broken tree limbs can’t always be prevented, proper maintenance reduces the chances of that happening. Preparing for spring storms should include a careful assessment of your trees by an…
