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Caring for Younger Trees In the first 6 years of a trees life it requires a specific level of care. By providing the right amounts of care to your younger trees you can ensure they have long and prosperous lives. This requires pruning, watering, occasionally lying of mulch, and other guidelines. Younger trees need to…
Falling Limbs Falling tree branches and limbs are the most common risk associated with maintaining your trees. This is usually seen after a storm when multiple branches have been weakened, and broken off of the tree. In many cases the branches simply lay in the tree’s crown until a gust of wind strong enough blows…
Vitamin D and Trees All trees need nutrients to survive, the two main sources of nutrients for trees are the sun, and water in the earth. The sun supplies all living things with Vitamin D which is essential to health. Trees that don’t have enough Vitamin D will have a very hard time surviving winters,…
The Dangers of Tree Removal Tree removal near power lines is an extremely dangerous situation. You should only ever utilize the help of a professional arborist to help with your tree removal. The most important thing for arborists to remember while working near power lines is to assume that the lines are always live and…
Safety in Tree Service When removing a tree there are three main safety concerns. The first concern is that everyone within falling range of the tree is cleared out of the area, and monitored for safety. The second concern is that the tree is safely guided away from the property of you and those surrounding.…
The Benefits of a Professional Tree Service When it comes to tree service there is a huge amount of information available online on how to do it yourself. We strongly encourage that you do not take these guides for your own use. Most tree service jobs are inherently dangerous with a huge emphasis on safety.…
Tree Pruning Tools Tree pruning is the method of cutting limbs, and branches off of trees and shrubs to promote positive growth. The main limbs removed are those that are old, dying, sick, and broken. BY removing them early you can prevent damage to your landscape, and harm to those near it. Pruning inspires the…
Tree Removal Equipment The most common tool used in a tree removal job is a chainsaw. However, there are two different types of chainsaws that can be used to help cut down your tree. These are gas powered chainsaws, and electric powered chainsaws. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but one thing is for…
Trees and Symbolism Since the dawn of time trees have held a great deal of symbolism. Ancient cultures around the earth have left behind the legends of trees such as the Yggdrasil. Trees have always been thought of as the primary symbol of life, and health. The tallest trees on earth have been referred to…
Trees in Mythology One of the greatest legends is of The Whispering Oak of Dodona. This beautiful tree was first told of in Greek culture as one of the first creations of Zeus. The legend clearly states that the tree was not able to speak in any form humans could converse with. However, its branches…