Emergency Tree Removal: What to Do After a Storm
The chaos following a storm can include downed power lines, debris-filled streets, and (worst of all) a fallen tree on your property. Indeed, a large and hazardous tree falling in the middle of this mess or blocking your driveway may make the situation dire. Still, emergency tree removal services are available from Timber Works Tree […]
The Ultimate Guide to Tree Removal: Everything You Need to Know
Although your favorite tree may stand tall now, one of many events (including disease, structural instability, and safety concerns) could result in tree removal services. Yet many homeowners have little knowledge about removal best practices and service prices. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll discuss how to identify a hazardous tree, safety tips recommended by experts, […]
Virginia Insect & Arthropod Pests/Tree Diseases: Bleeding Canker and Phytophthora Canker
Like people, trees sometimes fall victim to illnesses and infections. The severity of these illnesses varies based on the tree variety and disease type, but a phytophthora infection can be particularly devastating over long stretches. While preventative measures and treatments to maintain tree health exist, property owners need to recognize when to employ professional tree […]
What We Can Learn from Tree Law
If a tree from a neighbor’s property falls into your yard, who’s responsible for its removal? If the branches of a tree rooted in public property hang into your driveway, can you trim them without city approval? These dilemmas and many more are the subject of tree law, a specialized yet thriving branch of legal […]
5 Factors that Affect Tree Removal Costs
Removing a tree from your property may seem straightforward, but the cost of such services can vary significantly based on several factors. While providing an average cost without a proper estimate is challenging, we can explore the elements that tree removal professionals consider when determining the price of a service. Understanding these factors will help […]
What Happens to the Wood from a Tree Removal?
While tree removal is a conspicuous and noisy process, the subsequent debris removal can occur largely out of sight. Yet homeowners can rest assured knowing that this debris can serve many functions, and the tree that lived on your property for decades can continue to benefit you. Indeed, the branches and trunks of removed trees […]
How Trees Help with Stormwater Management
While property owners generally focus on trees’ aesthetic and landscape benefits, they overlook some critical environmental advantages. Indeed, trees’ stormwater and runoff management capabilities are underappreciated yet dramatic. They intercept and absorb precipitation and fortify their surroundings to withstand erosion and washout. Therefore, homeowners looking for erosion control solutions would do well to invest in […]
Virginia Tree Diseases/Insects & Arthropod Pests: Weevils
Healthy trees and lush vegetation can enhance the value and beauty of any property. Yet maintaining a natural landscape comes with responsibilities, as even the sturdiest trees can succumb to disease and infestations. Weevils, in particular, pose a significant threat to plant life and can cause irreversible damage to once-thriving land. Homeowners concerned for their […]
Land Reclamation and Forest Management: The Impact of Forestry Mulching
Land clearing can involve multiple heavy machines and laborers felling mature trees, hauling away the logs, and reducing the stumps to mulch. Yet it may also entail forestry mulching service, wherein one technician reduces brush and saplings to pulp with one machine. The latter is a low-impact land reclamation practice, suitable for areas that need […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Remove Tree Stumps
After you remove a tree for cosmetic, safety, or landscape health reasons, you still have an unsightly stump in your yard. Many homeowners believe simple removal is enough, overlooking the issues that could arise without tree stump removal services. While they appear unassuming, neglected stumps can spread disease, attract insects, and be just as dangerous […]