When a tree loses a heavy limb, or even falls in its entirety, it it can have devastating consequences. Such an event can lead to torn power lines, smashed cars, a hole in the roof, and even a heavily injured person. Because of this, it is important to memorize the...
While still in its youth, fruit trees will greatly benefit from a scheduled and proper pruning. If done correctly, it can increase the lifespan and overall health of the tree. The key word here being “correctly”. If performed by an amateur, pruning can actually do the...
Drought periods are unfortunately quite common across many parts of the U.S., and with periods of drought come wildfires. If you own property upon which trees grow, you will owe it to yourself, your neighbors, and your trees to do everything within your power to avoid...
Regardless of the season, preventative tree car is always majorly important. However, probably the most important stage is early spring pruning. Before the buds have even opened, and while your tree is still in the hibernation stage, a good and thorough pruning can...
A tree under stress will suffer a shortened lifespan. It can be allowed to decay and die, or it can be removed. How can homeowners note signs of a tree’s shortened lifespan, as displayed by indications that it is under stress? Indicators of stress, as displayed by...
The thought of calling an arborist, in order to handle some tree-care, might seem like an unneeded expense. Yet there are several ways that a homeowner can benefit by making an investment in the plants that add value to the same homeowner’s property. There are two...
A homeowner that feels proud of his or her yard should make those acts that serve to protect a young tree part of his or her daily routine. After all, none of them demands lots of effort. In fact, each of them adds to the homeowner’s excuses for spending more time in...
A landscaping expert appreciates the extent to which trees increase the value of a residential property. Yet a tree’s true value gets diminished, if the selected member of the plant kingdom does not fill the homeowner’s needs. By the same token, a tree’s value can...
It is fascinating, how trees can grow so fast, so big, and yet we never really notice their slow increase in height. The thick trunks and sprawling canopies can be beautiful to look at, but eventually, they can also become a danger when branches start approaching...
Pruning for the sake of safety and the tree's health is one thing, but what about removing all of the tree's branches? Well, for one, you would severely threaten the tree's structural integrity and overall health, so you should definitely not do that. But what if you...
Many of us have grown up surrounded by trees. We climbed on them as kids, collected pretty leaves in the fall, and now as adults, we feel revived when we spend time around them, away from the stresses of life. The impact a tree's simple presence can have been severe...
It can be heartbreaking to watch a beloved tree slowly die before your very eyes, which is why we want to help you learn how to handle this situation in the quickest and easiest way possible. To spare you from all the research and trial and error, we have put together...
With winter being the season in which trees lay dormant, and oftentimes also being the season of harsh weather conditions, you will want to ensure that your trees are in the best shape possible so they can withstand everything the harsh cold season throws at them. If...
All throughout the year, trees can reflect the beauty of each season. Whether it be the blooming buds and leaves in spring, the cooling shade in summer, the flourishing vibrant colors of fall, or the snow covered branches in winter. The preservation of these trees...
The unexpected fall of a tree or heavy limb can have disastrous consequences, especially when it happens to land on a car, house, power line, or even a person. Predicting the fall of a tree is a complex matter, not an exact science. However, there still are a few...