How to Plant a Tree (Part 1) Planting a tree can be a very difficult, time consuming process. Most likely this is something your probably going to want to leave to professionals. However, if your in the mood and you’d like to do it yourself, there are necessary steps which you should follow in order…
DetailsTaking Care of Mature Trees There are various steps which should be taken in order to care for mature trees. This way they can remain healthy, beautiful, and hazard free on your property. Water Them: In the immediate absence of rain, your trees should be watered on a monthly basis. Water is required so that…
DetailsMyths About Trees A) One of the greatest myths about trees is that they require disturbingly high amounts of water. Trees can actually survive droughts for extended periods of time on very small amounts of water. In fact in studies done by The San Diego Urban Region Council it was found that many trees could…
DetailsThe most common trees in America The most common trees in America are the red maple, loblolly pine, douglas fir, and quaking aspen trees. The red maple tree produces red leaves, shrubs, and flowers through fall and winter. Perhaps what makes this tree so common is its inevitable ability to exist in nearly any climate…
DetailsThe Dangers of Tree Topping Tree topping is a common practice sometimes called heading, hat-racking, or rounding over. During this process branches, lateral branches, and shrubs are cut because they are not big enough. The end purpose of tree topping is to lower the size of the tree. Many state that larger trees are a…
DetailsThe Problem With Hiring An Unlicensed Tree Service Company If you hire an unlicensed tree service company it could backfire in more ways than one. Between the appearance of your property, the health of your family, and the possibility injuries it could spell danger. If you have a tree in your yard that is diseased…
DetailsWhy Spray Trees Tree spraying is necessary for a variety of reasons related to the spread of insects and pests. Some tree species are more susceptible to disease or pests than others. Unfortunately this means that many trees may die unless treated properly. The good news is that spraying is a relatively common practice of…
DetailsHow and When to Hire An Arborist An arborist and tree care companies differ in how or why they may provide service. For more generalized services such as pruning or removals, your going to want to hire a standard tree services company. They will be skilled for big or small projects, but nothing too specific. However,…
DetailsSummer Fruit Tree Pruning Services The main goal behind summer fruit tree pruning is to remove energy wasting water sprouts and control undesirable growth. Summer fruit tree pruning uses thinning cuts which is different instead of winter pruning (which is meant to encourage growth). If you want to keep fruit trees at an easy to…
DetailsHow to Pick a Tree Care Professional Part 2 In our previous post, we talked about why it may be very important to go over certain factors when hiring a tree care company. It’s tough but if you do the leg work and find someone that matches all of your criteria, you’ll get a lot…
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