Did you know that a tree service can help you sell your home faster and for more money? It is true. A study conducted by Virginia Tech showed landscaping increased the value of a home 12 percent. The best part is that the improvement to value is for all homes, from the most modest to the most…
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…
Cultivating healthy trees takes so much more than simply planting a few favorite saplings from a local nursery. From preventing diseases to choosing locations where your trees will thrive, tree care takes a lot of expertise. This is why many people are turning to commercial tree services for help in keeping their trees healthy. Here…
Lightning is a real danger to humans and nature alike. Lightning tends to strike places of high conductivity, making it especially dangerous to trees which are tall and contain a lot of water. In fact, trees are the most common sufferers of lightning strikes. A tree hit by lightning in the past is still in…
The foundation of a healthy tree is regular tree pruning by an experienced tree care provider. Failure to enlist the help of a trained tree care specialist can result in deterioration of a tree’s structure, a misshapen appearance, or unsafe conditions for your tree and nearby people. By pruning your trees on a regular basis,…
Need a qualified speaker for an event or class? Want to learn more about trees, their care in general or how they relate to property value? Do you know what to look for in an Arborist? Rick Zampino “Dr Z-Tree” is an experienced speaker and recognized as an expert in the field of Arboriculture (the…
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,…
