If you are not happy with the height of your tree and are looking for tree toppers to help solve this problem, you may want to reconsider. Tree topping describes the act of haphazardly cutting large tree branches to stubs at the top of a tree, or removing the whole top. This practice (also often …
Since a tree’s health is dependent on the nutrients they receive from their soil, regular watering, and the interactions the tree has with wildlife, is it important to develop an effective nutrient and fertility management plan. One way to continually ensure that your trees are receiving enough nutrients is through fertilization. Depending on the environment …
Oak Wilt is a tree disease that affects several species of oak. Killing thousands of oaks each year, it is one of the most serious tree diseases in the Eastern U.S. Infected oaks can be found in forests, woodlands, and within homeowners’ landscapes. The disease is formally known as Ceratocystis Fagacearum, which is a fungus …
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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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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 …