When a tree has sustained extensive damage, it makes sense to plan for its removal. On the other hand, a tree with only minimal damage shows evidence of an ability to recover from the limited amount of damaging effects. A physician would never deny treatment to a...
Nature does not force a homeowner to work within a narrow span of time, when trees appear in need of trimming. Homeowners can perform that task safely, anytime between late fall and early spring. Environmental influences dictate the timing of the process known as...
Professional decorators make a point of following certain rules; professional landscapers also adhere to a number of guidelines. The typical homeowner can profit from learning some of those same guidelines. Such information helps with creation of attractive and useful...
Every so often, it is important that you prune the tree limbs back in order to stimulate healthier growth and to keep the tree healthier in general. Many people assume that pruning is delimbing a few branches and that’s it. That theory is wrong; pruning is so much...
There’s no way to substitute water with a plant. While there are so many ways to give plants and trees vitamins and nourishment, nothing can compare to the value of plain ol’ water. Trees especially need water when the weather is dry, especially if it is going to be...
Now that you have decided on a tree, you are ready to plant it. Here are a few tips to help you plant your tree successfully. Ways of planting a burlap wrapped potted tree Many trees will come with burlap wrapped around it in order to protect the roots and to hold in...
If you have been working on your landscaping around your home, you most likely included freshly planted trees in the mix. You gently place each young tree into the ground and seal it with the freshest of soil before watering it to give it a good start. Then you go...
Storms can be devastating for a region's tree population. One storm is enough to take down many trees and require even more to be removed during the aftermath. However, while some trees are too damaged to be saved, there are others who can fully recover after a...
Tree pruning has a multitude of benefits for the health of your tree and your own safety. During the process dead branches are removed, the structural integrity is strengthened, storm damages are addressed, and the growth of new and strong limbs is encouraged. Now...
There are quite a few things to look out for when it comes to choosing the professional tree service provider to hire for a job. For one, you will want to look for a provider who is licensed, insured, and bonded, as well as experienced and ISA certified. Reasonable...
Now that it is springtime, many homeowners are heading back outside to whip their gardens back into shape. However, before you start handling those shears or chainsaws, it is important that you acknowledge the true dangers of cutting your trees yourself. There are...
Let's start at the beginning by establishing what an arborist is. An arborist is a person who has specialized in the field of tree care through years of experience and studying. However, what you as a client should be looking for is an arborist who has actually been...
When a tree grows in the forest, it will have few, if any, low hanging branches since these trees compete with each other for the sunlight. In comparison, a free-standing tree in your yard is free to grow wide and nourish even its lowest of branches. However, this...
The importance of tree care is becoming more and more well known as time wears on and people become aware of the dangers of under-maintained trees along public sidewalks, buildings, and so on. The best way to maintain a tree's sturdy growth and health is through...
The first thing you need to understand is that all trees are made to flourish out in the open environment and not in a human controlled landscape. However, that does not mean that they cannot adapt to surviving in a suburban or urban landscape. The best way to...