Tree Pollarding Tips

Tree Pollarding Tips   Pollarding is a type of tree pruning in which we trim away the upper branches of a tree. This is done in order to give the tree a dense amount of foliage and branches. It’s an age old practice that has been performed since medieval times and consistently in modern society.

Lightning Damaged Tree Repairs

Lightning Damaged Tree Repairs   Trees are vulnerable to lightning damage during storms. In residential areas, trees are the tallest conductors in the sky. This makes them the most obvious candidates for conductivity. most cases when hit, they are beyond saving. In some cases we can fix the situation. When lightning hits a tree, it…

Learning About Root Pruning

Learning About Root Pruning   Root pruning is not something that should be performed for every tree. It’s only done in specific situations. Instead of using pruning shears, we use equipment like shovels, spades or a trenching machine. Root pruning slows down the growth of a tree, so preferably we like to perform this sort…

Why Should Trees Be Pruned?

Why Should Trees Be Pruned?   Here are some of the most common reasons your trees should be pruned: To normalize their form: Without trimming the right branches, trees begin to grow into wild and unmanageable ways. Trimming the right branches can bring your trees original natural form back to life. Structure: Structural integrity is…

Tree Watering Tips

Tree Watering Tips   Water is the lifeblood of any tree. Especially during the first two years of it’s life. This is important because a freshly planted tree will expunge much of it’s energy just to firmly establish a root presence. Without enough proper watering, the tree can experience drought and die. Having too little…

Tree Damage Caused By Animals

Tree Damage Caused By Animals   Unfortunately trees aren’t just vulnerable to attacks from disease or insects, they’re also hurt by animals. Depending on the region of the USA as well as the severity of the damage, a good arborist is usually able to tell what type of animal your tree is being attacked by.…

Can Tree Removal Be a DIY Project?

Can Tree Removal Be a DIY Project?   For very small, younger trees we can provide some tips on tree removal. But forger larger, mature trees the answer to this article’s title question is a resounding no. There’s no financial conspiracy reason behind this. It’s not as if, the tree care industry are writing articles…

Tree Climbing Guide

Tree Climbing Guide   At Quality Tree Care we take all the necessary safety precautions as well as those recognized or recommended throughout our industry. Our main source of equipment we utilize includes rope as well as harnesses. This way we can insure that our climbers are completely safe being so high up in your…

Are Your Trees Storm Ready?

Are Your Trees Storm Ready?   Trees can become major liabilities if you’re not having them routinely maintained or cared for. This is why we’ve put together this guide. To not only warn you of their dangers but so you can get to action right away. Large Branches: If you’ve got large branches on your…