If you have trees in your yard, you might periodically grab a pair of shears and attempt to prune them back on your own. You may have even made a hobby out of it, spending the occasional weekend day chopping away at your trees. However, while you may be satisfied with the way your trees look when you’ve finished the job, you might not know that you aren’t contributing to the health of your trees. Read More»
Do you have one or more large trees on your property? Do you know how to tell if they are a hazard to your home and the surrounding area? Although trees can live for decades, and even centuries, their lifespan isn’t unlimited. They can still become damaged or destroyed by disease, parasites, or even the weather itself. When this happens, the damage isn’t always immediately obvious. But in order to ensure that your home, family, and belongings are as safe as possible, here are some warning signs that you should know about: Read More»
Trimming and removing dead branches and trees from your yard can improve the look and health of your yard. As it can be difficult to safely remove large trees and branches without the proper safety equipment, hiring a professional tree service is your best option for this type of improvement in your yard. Here are some ways completing this type of tree removal can benefit your yard, soil, and landscaping. Read More»
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»
Green grass, a few shrubs, and some colorful flowers will add enormous appeal to your yard. However, the addition of a few trees can increase your home’s curb appeal and overall value tremendously. While surprising to learn, mature trees can increase your property value by 20 percent. Of course, proper care will be necessary to ensure your trees and surrounding landscape are both attractive and healthy for many years to come. Read More»
Removing a short tree in your backyard may not be an issue if you know how to operate a chainsaw or an axe. Removing a tall tree, especially if it’s growing in a confined space, is a different issue altogether. Here are three reasons such trees are better removed by professionals: The Risk of Falling Where It Isn’t Wanted The taller a tree is, the higher the risk that it can fall on other nearby properties and infrastructure. Read More»