If you were to consider how trees actually get to the enormous size that some of them are able to achieve, you might believe that most of this is the result of the soil in which they are plant, growing from seedlings. If you think about the largest trees in the world such as the…
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Some of the simplest questions, when posed, may seem too trivial to warrant any interest and more importantly, necessitate critical thinking. Among such questions is how can trees transport water from the roots to the top. At the surface of the question, this question might not seem to be mind-boggling. However, when you start…
If you have recently been through a significant amount of flooding, and you have trees on your property, there are specific reasons why checking them after a flood is so important. In many areas of the country, places where drought has been the primary concern, there seems to be a shift in the other…
Mature trees can be very valuable assets, and if you have an active construction site in proximity to trees that you would like to keep safe, there are many things to consider. Although it is possible to move some trees from their location so as to keep them safe, there are less expensive strategies…
Tree pruning is one of the most popular services provided by many landscaping and lawn care companies. This makes sense, as no one wants a beautiful, majestic tree to suffer rot. Pruning helps avoid that, by removing the deadwood and excess growth from the tree. This helps the tree grow healthier, since its not…
You want your yard looking its absolute best, and that is a good goal to have. A good looking yard is a healthy yard, but there are many different practices that we often see property owners tackling themselves and they’re just not doing it right – or not as well as they could. Read…
Trees are amazing organisms. They provide oxygen, they provide shade, and they help make a property look better and more appealing. Unfortunately, they’re living organisms, which means they suffer from disease, and even death. When a tree is alive, when it’s growing strong and is structurally sound, then it’s a great asset to a…
An arborist is an individual who has been professionally trained in the science and art of caring for and planting trees and other types of woody plants. These professionals are often called to look at situations where trees have been damaged, to recommend certain types of care and procedures that must be done to…