When it comes to tree service and shrub care, there are several different practices that can be categorized as either proactive care or reactive care. Proactive plant management and care refers to systemic steps taken to prevent tree issues or illness. Whereas, reactive actions are steps taken to manage existing problems or threats. Proper preventative …
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The beginning of spring is a key time to begin planning your tree and shrub care strategy. After winter, it is important to inspect the trees and shrubs on your property to assess winter damage as well as do a full site evaluation prior to the warmer months. During a site evaluation, a professional arborist, …
What Separates An Arborist from A Hacker? Implementing plans that facilitate the tree health of existing trees on a homeowner’s property is one of the most important practices of a professional arborist. When we talk about caring for existing trees of a mature size on your property, there are three important sequential phases all professional …
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Now is the time to start thinking about your plant health care and tick control options. Several counties within the mid-Hudson Valley have the nation’s highest rates of Lyme Disease, making effective tick control methods extremely important. Lyme Disease is caused by a bite from an infected black-legged tick, more commonly known as a deer tick. Most …
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Winter Storm Stella came through and dropped almost 2 feet of snow in our local area. With this much snow, a hazard analysis of the trees on your property is very important. On average, 1 foot of snow can weigh approximately 7-20 pounds. This weight can vary depending on the moisture of the snow and snowdrifts …
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You may imagine that removing a tree trunk from your property is an easy DIY project, but realistically, it is hard work. Stump grinding, however, is the better option for removal than attempting to dig a stump out. In addition to stump grinding being labor intensive, it also takes a certain skillset and knowledge base …