Virginia Tree Diseases: Fire Blight
Among the tree diseases that appear in Virginia, fire blight is notorious due to its swift and fatal effects. The disease strikes during the spring and affects dozens of species across many states, robbing infected trees of valuable limbs and leaves. Left untreated, the loss of foliage may be fatal—yet tree care specialists can save […]
How Much Do Tree Services Charge?
One of the most common questions our customers ask is how much they will pay for the services they receive. Determining an answer is tricky—while we can determine the price point of some professional tree services through a simple equation, others depend on numerous environmental and equipment factors. For example, a tree’s size, location, and […]
The Dangers of Removing Trees Alone
While removing unwanted trees without professional support might strike you as an economical alternative to hiring a tree care company, doing so poses many risks. Numerous factors can prove harmful to you and your property, resulting in serious injury to your person or damage to your property. You might even harm other trees nearby. So […]
The Types and Signs of Tree Decay
A decomposing tree can be eerie: ants, mushrooms, and a rotting trunk, oh my! However, a decaying tree does not always mean its death is imminent. Indeed, a tree can survive fungal decay and live a healthy life if an arborist can catch and treat the problem before it develops. But when the decay progresses […]
How Your Home or Business Can Benefit from a Horizontal Grinding Service
Considered a type of timber grinding equipment and designed as an alternative to tub grinders, horizontal grinder machines have carved a niche for themselves in the timber industry. Indeed, they serve practical functions in land and forestry clearing, worksite preparation, vegetation mulching, and more. But what advantages does a horizontal wood grinder offer? How do […]
How You Can Protect Your Trees from Decay
Trees play a vital role in the environment and add beauty to landscapes, yet decay threatens their visual appeal, structural integrity, and lifespans. Landowners should learn how to identify, manage, and prevent tree decay, as it allows them to maintain the health of their trees and the surrounding ecosystem. For trees beyond the prospect of […]
6 Reasons You May Need Emergency Tree Removal
As much as we may appreciate or admire them, trees are vulnerable to damage from many sources. Indeed, given the right circumstances, trees on your property may become hazards and necessitate emergency tree removal services. Possible catalysts for such cases include storm damage, disease, infestation, and overgrown branches or roots. No matter their cause, such […]
The Most Common Causes of Tree Death
Trees are remarkable in their ability to resist numerous dangers, including high winds and infected soil. Evolution has allowed them to develop strong roots, trunks, and branches to withstand natural elements that threaten them. They also give us oxygen, shelter, soil stability, and sights that live for hundreds of years. However, trees inevitably will die. […]
Virginia Tree Diseases: Leaf Spot Diseases
Leaf spot diseases are among the most widespread tree diseases in the US. Virtually all plant species are vulnerable to one or more strains. Although usually benign, leaf spot diseases still call for proper inspection and management, as severe cases could necessitate professional identification and tree removal by a tree care expert. Timber Works Tree […]
5 Common Signs of Tree Rot
Responsible landowners should have some basic tree knowledge, including the symptoms of tree rot. After all, a rotting tree poses a safety hazard to anything near it. If you identify the signs of tree rot early and enlist professional services, you may save that tree, or—at the very least—you can have it removed before it […]