Keeping Your Trees Healthy
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Keeping Your Trees Healthy

When I first bought a new house, I realized that the front trees were a little overgrown. I was worried about a branch breaking in the wind and smashing into a window or the roof, and so I decided to invest in professional tree service. When the arborist came, he had more concerns than just a few overgrown branches. Apparently, a few of my trees had also developed serious pest infestations, and I was worried about what it might mean for their health. He carefully trimmed each tree to ward off disease, and within a few weeks, they were looking a lot better. This blog explains how a professional tree trimmer could help you, so that you aren't left with dying trees.

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Keeping Your Trees Healthy

  • How Tree Inspections Can Save Your Business Money

    18 May 2016

    If your commercial property features trees as part of its landscaping, regular inspections are a must. While you may think your trees are healthy, there are many risk factors that can only be identified by a tree expert, such as: Disease: Diseases can result in rotted and decayed branches and trunks, hollowing and tree death Infestations: Infestations of destructive insects like the Emerald Ash Borer can destroy the tree and spread to other trees, while infestations of pests like bees can be a nuisance.

  • 3 Questions To Ask To Decide Whether A Tree Needs To Be Removed

    22 February 2016

    Trees make a wonderful addition to just about any residential or commercial property. Unfortunately, when trees become infected with a disease or are poorly maintained, they can quickly become an eyesore as well as a hazard. For that reason, tree removal is sometimes needed. To determine whether tree removal is even something that you need to think about, ask yourself these three questions: 1. Is the Tree in Good Health?

  • What Are Some Signs Of A Tree Being Diseased?

    12 February 2016

    When your tree becomes diseased, it will likely begin to rot and need to be removed. However, it can sometimes be difficult knowing when it is diseased. Here are some signs to keep an eye on so you know when to call for tree trimming services or removal. There is Severe Trunk Damage Many trees show more obvious signs of disease in the truck instead of the branches. Look at the trunk of the tree for signs of wounds, cracks, or seams.

  • Planting And Caring For A Northern Catalpa Tree

    9 December 2015

    If you're looking for an attractive, medium-sized, flowering tree for your yard, the northern catalpa is a great candidate. This type of tree is known for its bright green, heart-shaped leaves along with its showy white or yellow flowers. Northern catalpas are easy to plant as saplings and care for as they grow into mature trees. Just follow this guide. Planting your young northern catalpa Visit a garden store near your home, and look for a catalpa sapling.

  • Stump Removal Methods You Can Try Yourself

    7 December 2015

    If you have a few tree stumps in your yard, and you are not enjoying their appearance, there are several methods you can try in removing or decorating them so your yard looks nicer. Most people will have a tree service (such as Brown's Tree Service) come to their property to remove unsightly tree stumps, but the job can also be done by the homeowner if they have the proper tools and know-how to do the job correctly.