Tree Cabling & Bracing Tree cabling and bracing are the most popular forms of structural support for a tree if it’s in danger of collapse. As a tree care company, we never enjoy having to remove or chop down a tree. It’s our hope to see all elements of danger prosper, however in the interest…
Heart Rot In Trees Heart Rot in trees is actually caused by a fungi which have found it’s way inside the tree through open wounds and exposed wood. Once you see something like a mushroom or conk sticking out, its one of the first signs that there is an infection of heart rot in your…
Feed Your Trees In the Fall to Prevent Starvation In the Spring Unfortunately for trees, they are often the most neglected objects in your landscape. Many people think of trees in a forest and think to themselves, “There’s no need to take care of them, i’ll let mother nature do all the work.” Although there’s…
Don’t Mix Road Salt With Trees Unfortunately for trees, shrubs and plants, road salt is a major cause of severe damage or premature death. The worst damage happens to species that are planted parallel to roadways or walkways that are heavily salted during the winter months (or during snowstorms). Damage will create high costs for…
The Difference Between Tree topping and Reduction Pruning First and foremost, it’s important to understand that tree topping is quite possibly the worst thing you can ever do to a tree besides chopping it down. It is not a healthy alternative to pruning, it’s something that should only be done when removing an unwanted tree.…
Tree Failure Prevention It’s unfortunate that without the proper attention or care, tree failure can occur during any season. This is important, because the failure of trees can cause drastic damage to your property and (or) serious injury to people. However, we have a complete system for keeping your trees in check. Although there is…
How to Fertilize a Tree Properly In an ideal world, growing trees should be fertilized throughout the year, season by season. Nitrogen based fertilizer should be applied during the warmer months of the year (spring-summer). Once a tree reaches the desired height, your going to want to reduce the fertilizer applications to slow down its…
Tree Care During the Wintertime During the winter, many trees will face they’re greatest obstacle. This includes the lowering of temperatures as well as snow, ice, and wind. It’s vital that the trees on your property which are exposed or isolated are in fact protected. There are many unique ways you can approach or get…
Preparing Your Tree for the Summer While summer is thought of as a peaceful, growth season for most trees, the reality is that it’s just as risky as the wintertime. During the summer, trees have to survive the elements including heavy wind, rain, and thunderstorms. It’s usually during the summer when we encounter the most…
How to choose a tree for your property (Part 1) If your choosing a new tree to plant within your property, then you’ve made an excellent choice. They provide a lifetime of fresh air, shade and beauty to your existing landscape. However you may find it difficult to choose one specific species because there are…