The type and frequency of tree care depends on the species, age, location, climate, and other factors that affect the tree’s growth. The first step is to look up the name and type of tree on-line. The second step is to educate yourself about your trees and understand their needs. It is imperative to understand that proper tree care is a lifelong process, and that planting and caring for a tree is a long-term commitment, not just a onetime deal. … [Read more...]

You may obtain additional information from your local ISA Certified Arborist, tree care professional, garden center, community forester, etc. by referring to your Google.com by typing in keywords pertaining to tree care information, local yellow pages or visiting this site for a wide-range of tree-related topics. … [Read more...]

Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture. Mulching is extremely beneficial to trees for health purposes. It can reduce water loss from soil, minimize weed competition, and improve soil structure. Properly applied, mulch gives trees, plants and soils a healthy living situation with a number of benefits. … [Read more...]

Topping is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known. It is usually done to reduce the size of a tree. Often, homeowners top their trees because they feel that they have become too large for their property and are hazardous. Topping a tree will make a tree more hazardous in the future and is very harmful to the health of a tree. This service is not recommend but provided upon request. … [Read more...]

Topping a tree is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches to stubs or lateral branches that are not large enough to assume the terminal role. Other names for topping including; heading, tipping, hat-racking, and rounding over. … [Read more...]

Before this question can be answered, a number of factors need to be considered. Think about the following questions:Which type of maintenance are you willing to provide? Do you have time to water, fertilize, and prune the newly planted tree until it is established, or will you be relying on your garden or tree service for assistance? What are the weather conditions? Exposure to sun and wind? Why is the tree being planted? Do you want the tree to provide shade, fruit, or seasonal color, or … [Read more...]

It is recommended to have a trained technician remove the hive from the premises. You should first determine if the bees are honeybees. If they are, you may be able to find a beekeeper who would rescue them for his/her own hiv … [Read more...]

An estimate is recommended depending on the circumstances. Once you get an estimate for the cutting, make sure the price is still worth the loss. If your house or property is close to the tree, the price could skyrocket. Cutting a large tree down may seem simple enough, but usually you need to hire trained professionals for the job. … [Read more...]

If the tree is causing structural damage to your house or property, it would be highly recommended to cut the tree down to avoid further home or property damage. For instance, sometimes large trees close to a house or property can rot eaves or clog water pipes. Remember this when you plant new trees. Make sure they are far enough from your house or property to prevent future damage and keep the integrity of your home or property. Sometimes a tree simply has to go. … [Read more...]

There are states that dictate what types of trees you can cut down (even on your own property). A permit maybe needed and paid for. Make sure you check with your local forestry department for any stipulations. … [Read more...]