A Beginner’s Guide: How to Identify Trees
Alongside their essential role in our environment, trees are fascinating organisms that come in diverse forms. Learning how to identify trees can deepen your appreciation for nature and even help with wildlife habitat improvement programs. You can also build your sense of each species’ quirks and care needs—when they bloom, how much water they require, […]
What Distinguishes Tree Removal Experts from Standard Tree Service Providers
While they may seem similar at a glance, crucial distinctions exist between “standard” tree service people and Tree Removal Experts. However, a closer look reveals that the latter have highly trained staff, arboreal certifications, top-of-the-line equipment, and proper licensure and insurance. As a result, this group handles tree removal services with techniques and equipment that […]
Crown Reduction vs. Topping
Maintaining the health and aesthetics of trees is a crucial aspect of responsible arboriculture. When it comes to pruning, tree trimming services often employ one of two methods: crown reduction and tree topping. While both aim to shape and control the size of a tree, they differ significantly in their approach and impact on tree […]
Why You Should Seek Brush Cutting Services During the Winter
Many property owners believe that the best time for a brush-cutting service is the spring and summer when the weather is fine and the vegetation lush. However, homeowners in moderate climates will find that winter offers the ideal time to schedule brush-cutting services. With less vegetation to cut through and spring-ready soil, winter brush clearing […]
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 […]
How You Can Protect Your Trees From Nearby Property Development
Trees enrich landowners’ properties and well-being. However, careless developers using heavy machinery near a property can rip away that enrichment. New construction efforts may sever the roots of your trees and cause irreparable—sometimes fatal—damage to them, even though they clearly stand on your land. Nevertheless, sustainable forestry practices can help you care for your trees […]
The Key Differences Between Tree Pruning and Tree Trimming
Tree pruning and trimming play crucial roles in your trees’ well-being, and professionals should perform both regularly. Yet non-professionals often confuse these vital services and use the terms interchangeably. The distinctions between them—including purposes, timing, and difficulties—are worth considering so property owners better understand how to maintain trees’ health. Moreover, non-professionals should always turn to […]