Caring for Your Trees

2020

Removing A Tree That You Planted Many Years Ago

If you and your parents planted a tree on Arbor Day many years ago, some of your fondest memories may have involved observing the tree's height and width expand over the years. Now many years later, you may have been met with the unfortunate fate of dealing with damage to the tree. If the tree cannot be salvaged, hire a tree removal crew to assist you with eliminating

Tree Trimming: It's Not Just About Looks

Trees can act as a beautiful centerpiece for any yard, but their slow and steady growth means that many homeowners fail to notice when pruning time arrives. Some signs of trouble may also be subtle, leaving the typical amateur arborist unaware of the need for maintenance. Tree maintenance is about more than just keeping your lawn looking tidy, however. Trees can becom

3 Myths About Having Your Trees Trimmed

Tree trimming services can be among the most common types of landscaping services that people will need. Unfortunately, they may not be as informed about these services as they should be due to the amount of misinformation that circulates about this type of routine yard work. Myth: Only Branches with Dying Leaves Need to Be Trimmed While the presence of leaves dying o

What You Need To Know If Your Tree Loses A Major Branch

A broken branch on a tree isn't usually a big deal unless the branch caused damage coming down or if it was one of the large main branches. The following are some issues to watch for if you have a broken branch on your tree. Torn Bark When a medium or large branch breaks, it sometimes tears the bark that was on the area of the trunk below the tree. An area with missin

Tree Moving Basics

It can be frustrating to have a beautiful tree in your yard that isn't sited correctly. For example, trees growing too close to your home can damage foundation, siding, and roofs. If the tree is relatively young -- such as those planted in the last 3 to 5 years -- then moving it may be an option. The following can help you understand how this is done and the risks to