Protect Your Trees Against Winter Weather
As the weather gets colder, it is the time of year to be aware of major snow events and understand the impact that these storms can have on your trees. The buildup of snow, and precipitation that turns to ice, can be too heavy for some trees and can produce the dreaded “crack” resulting in […]
5 Recommendations for Low-Maintenance Yard
It’s easy to get caught up designing a beautiful yard filled with flowers, shrubs, trees and grasses. But when you realize that those types of yards require plenty of hours to maintain, you may rethink your plan. Your property should be a place that you go to enjoy – not constantly weed and mow! Here […]
What is the best time of year to trim your trees?
Our arborists often get asked this question: When should we have our trees trimmed? The answer is not always as straightforward as we’d like, so we’ve compiled a helpful guide to try and answer this question once and for all. When thinking about pruning, our arborists need to be mindful of the type of tree […]
The Best Way To Cover Exposed Tree Roots
Nothing’s more picturesque in the summer time than seeing your healthy trees grow tall and wide. However, the sprawling exposed tree roots that can occur aren’t as pleasing to the eye (or safe for those frolicking in your yard). Unfortunately, there is little you can do to get rid of these roots. Things like pruning or […]
Tree Care: DIY Or Call A Professional?
Maintaining your trees isn’t always as straightforward as you think. Suffice to say there are a lot of different tree maintenance activities that a homeowner can effectively and safely do themselves. Tasks such as mulching, planting and general landscape are low-risk tasks that you can DIY if you desire; however, when it comes to bigger, […]
In too deep? Here’s How To Fix That
It’s heartbreaking to have an attractive young tree in your landscape begin to decline. When you examine the trunk, you may see bark at the base peeling off, splitting or generally looking unhealthy, which usually means one thing—the tree has been planted too deeply. Symptoms of a trees planted too deep Signs of trees suffering […]