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What type of tree should I buy? |
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Tree selection is one of the most important investment decisions
for a homeowner. First, examine the location where you want to
plant your tree. Before you choose, take the following into consideration:
- Amount of space
- Clearance from overhead and underground utilities
- Weather conditions
- Purpose of the tree
- Exposure to sun and wind
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| Q |
What are the benefits of continuous tree care
maintenance? |
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Benefits include:
- Air Filtration—filters out particulate matter and
absorbs harmful gases.
- Purifies Water—slows and filters rain water and protects
aquifers & watersheds.
- Cost Reduction—reduces yearly heating and cooling
costs.
- Climate Control—obtained by moderating the effects
of sun, wind, and rain
- Increase Property Value—well-cared landscape properties
are 5-20% more valuable than non-landscaped estates.
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| Q |
What is tree pruning? |
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Pruning is the cutting or removing branches or parts of trees
to improve the shape or regulate growth of trees. This is the
most common tree maintenance procedure. Usually, pruning is done
as a preventative or corrective measure to remove dead branches,
crowded or rubbing limbs, eliminate hazards, and increase light
and air penetration. |
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| Q |
What is tree topping? |
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Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches ches
that are not large enough to assume the terminal role. Other
names for topping including "heading," "tipping," "hat-racking," and "rounding
over."
Topping is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known.
Often, homeowners top their trees because they feel that they
have become too large for their property and are a hazard. However,
topping will make a tree more hazardous in the long term and
is very harmful to the health of a tree. |
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| Q |
What should I do if I think my tree has insect
and/or disease problems? |
| A |
As soon as you notice any abnormality in the appearance of
your tree, you should begin a careful examination of the problem.
Insects and diseases can threaten the health of a tree. By identifying
the specific symptoms and understanding the causes, you may be
able to diagnose the problem and take appropriate actions for
treatment. You should contact Red Cedar Arborists for assistance
immediately. |
