Have you recently purchased a new house? Does the property have one or more trees growing on it? Trees can be beautiful and can also make a great addition to just about any landscape. Unfortunately, there are trees with undesirable attributes that can outweigh their good looks. Before you get too attached to the tree or trees on your property, you should find out if you now own any of the following: Read More»
Who doesn’t love trees, oaks, and maples with their beautiful summer shade and colorful fall leaves, or evergreens standing tall and green when everything else is stark and bare? Some trees, however, are not as friendly to your yard, your landscape, or maybe your head as others. Catalpa Tree Also known as the catawba tree, this tree is absolutely spectacular when in bloom. Its large, heart-shaped leaves make for a lush canopy perfect for summer shade — but wait! Read More»
If the branches of the oak trees in your yard have started to look a bit wild, you may feel that it is time to trim some of them back. However, before you do so, consider the following tips for choosing the right time of year to trim your oak trees. Choose Carefully the Time of Year You Prune Before you start cutting the branches off of your oak trees, think about what time of year it is. Read More»
If you have had a dry and hot summer this year, your lawn and your trees are likely not looking good. Your lawn may have fading or dead areas, and your trees may be losing a lot of leaves. Fortunately, you can install an automatic spray sprinkler system to get your lawn and trees healthy. Below is some information about this type of sprinkler system so you can decide if you would like to purchase this for your home. Read More»
Anyone who lives in or has visited an area with an abundance of palms has seen palms with what is called a “rooster tail,” or only a few fronds on top that stick straight up after pruning. While it is a common practice with many tree trimming companies, it is actually detrimental to the palms. What Should and Shouldn’t Be Trimmed From a Palm? Properly pruned palms will have only bloom stalks and dead or dying fronds removed. Read More»