The Importance Of Tree Care and Tree Services
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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»
Have you recently purchased a home with one or more trees in the yard? Do you know whether or not these trees are actually safe to continue to keep? While trees may look harmless, this isn’t something that is true of all trees. Many trees that are aesthetically pleasing to look at are actually trees that you might not want to keep around for very long. One beautiful tree that you might not want to keep is the Callery or Bradford pear - a tree that can smell like a wet dog or worse. Read More»
Golden yellow and vibrant orange foliage are beautiful landscaping elements in the fall season, but you can enhance your yard by adding a bright and bold tree rich in red color. The Autumn Blaze Red Maple tree is an excellent addition to your fall landscape, since it’s intense red foliage will set your landscape design on fire. With this guide, you will learn how to plant and care for this amazing tree. Read More»
Strong storms can damage trees, and severe storms can sometimes lead to trees falling on your property. When this happens, it is your responsibility to handle the cleanup. A tree removal service can help you to remove the tree, and in some cases, even help to repair certain types of damage. Here are a few things to keep in mind when a tree falls on your property.
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If you’ve got trees in your yard, you know how much they provide you with. If you have mature shade trees, they provide you with protection from the wind and rain. If you have mature fruit trees, they provide you with fresh fruit to enjoy. Trees also provide you with shade from the sun, and fresh air to breathe. However, to provide you with those many benefits, your trees need to remain healthy. Read More»