Grafted Trees – 9 Examples You’ll Want To See
GRAFTED TREES – 9 EXAMPLES YOU’LL WANT TO SEE Nurseries will use grafting as a way to produce trees. Grafting is when you take a pencil size clipping of a plant with a great attribute and graft it onto a more generic root stock of the same genus. This is done to create weeping plants, […]
Why You Should Have Your Trees Inspected
WHy You should have your trees inspected While doing a routine property review, I found this small wound at the base of a tall white pine (see picture below). Although the wound did not look like much, we could tell there was some carpenter ant activity. This tree was over two sheds, a fence, a manicured […]
Native Trees Under Attack
NATIVE TREES UNDER ATTACK So many of our native trees are struggling. It is really sad to see so may tree species under attack; American elm, oaks, sugar maples, hemlocks, ash and beech. It’s especially obvious when you see an entire forest of the same trees that are dead or sick. Whether you’re on a […]
Our Favorite Summer Flowering Trees
OUR FAVORITE SUMMER FLOWERING TREES There are so many wonderful trees that flower in the spring but what about the summer. Although there are a lot less trees that flower in the summer, there are a few interesting and cool plants. Ok a couple of these flowering in late spring but hold their blooms into […]
Decay Fungi – Mushrooms on Trees
DECAY FUNGI – MUSHROOMS ON TREES All decay fungi should be considered potentially dangerous. There are hundreds of different types. Some are more aggressive than others, causing trees to be vulnerable. If you notice mushrooms on your trees have them inspected. There are two major types decay: Saprophyte: a plant, fungus, or microorganism that lives […]
We Hire Great People And Train Them To Be Great Arborists
ARBORIST TRAINING WE HIRE GREAT PEOPLE AND TRAIN THEM TO BE GREAT ARBORISTS You know the one complaint you never hear from managers and business owners? I have way too many qualified, engaged, happy employees. Unfortunately, the new competition in today’s business climate is less about market share; it’s more about recruiting and retaining employees. […]
The Role of Tree Services in Sustainable Landscaping Practices
The Role of Tree Services in Sustainable Landscaping Practices One of the most important factors in achieving sustainable landscaping is the proper care and maintenance of trees. Trees play a crucial role in the environment, and when they are well taken care of, they contribute significantly to the landscape’s overall health. In this blog, we […]
Why DIY Tree Removal is Dangerous: Leave it to the Professionals
Why DIY Tree Removal is Dangerous: Leave it to the Professionals Tree removal can be difficult and dangerous and should not be taken lightly. While some homeowners may be tempted to save money by attempting to remove trees themselves, this approach can be incredibly risky. There are several reasons why DIY tree removal is dangerous […]
The Role of Deep Watering in Preventing Tree and Shrub Diseases
The Role of Deep Watering in Preventing Tree and Shrub Diseases Tree and shrub diseases can be a major headache for homeowners, as they can quickly devastate property values and cause extensive damage. One effective way to do this is by deep watering your plants regularly. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the role of […]
Preventing Storm Damage: How Proper Tree Care Can Help
Preventing Storm Damage: How Proper Tree Care Can Help Preventing storm damage from happening in the first place is one of the best things you can do for your home. By taking simple steps to improve your tree care, you can help ensure that future storms avoid causing as much damage. In this blog post, […]