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Red Cedar Tree Basics The red cedar tree is one of the most common trees in the eastern United States. The red cedar is aromatic with a red trunk. The red cedar tree may be most well-known for its ability to handle intense heat and grow in differing soils. It is an evergreen tree which…
Dogwood tree Basics Dogwood Trees have a scientific name of Cronus Florida, and they are native to North America. There are many different types of dogwoods such as white dogwoods, pink dogwoods, Chinese dogwoods, and many more. Many dogwoods are known for having flowers as well, some of these dogwoods will bare fruits during the…
Stump Removal and Safety Stump removal is almost as important as tree removal. The risks associated with stump removal far outweigh the benefits of holding onto them in your yard. The first of several reasons to remove a stump from your property is to avoid physical injury during further landscaping. Think about it like this;…
Signs that Your Tree Is Dying Most signs that your tree is dying can be spotted easily. There are elements to look out for such as leaning of a tree, broken branches, exposed roots and much more. What’s important to remember is that your tree can be saved. In most cases, it does not…
How to Remove Tree Sap Properly Tree sap is notoriously difficult to remove. It usually comes during Spring and late Summer. These are the prime seasons for gooey and sticky tree sap. Although it flows everywhere easily, getting it off from an object or tree is a whole other story entirely. As Arborists, we…
What is Tree Grafting Tree grafting is a special technique used by arborists where tissues from one tree are inserted into those of another so that their vascular tissues may join together. The main reason this is done is mostly for people with fruit tree that are looking to increase reproduction of a specific…
Stop Your Tree from Leaning Leaning trees aren’t so much an issue when it’s a younger, freshly planted one. A simple staking solution can fix this problem over time. However, when you’ve got a much older, mature tree, it may be in need of removal. Leaning trees can pose a hazard because this usually…
Preventing Rabbit Damage to Trees Bunnies are beautiful animals but when it comes to trees, they may be responsible for much damage. Rabbits have a habit of eating bark off of trees which will cause a series of other issues such an insect infestation or tree decay. There is only one sure-proof way to…
Avoiding Brittleness in Tree Branches Dry and brittle trees are the result of many things. The are also a major liability to property owners as they can cause significant damage when left without maintenance. Dry and brittle trees could be the result of environmental factors such as acid rain, pollution, drought, and even climate…
Planting Younger Trees Part 2 Once your fresh, young tree has been planted properly and you’re in the process of maintaining it’s growth, there are quite a few other things that need to be performed. Don’t go crazy pruning. A tree is delicate and needs all the nutrients it can get. Make sure any…