When you're holding a pruning saw and faced with a scraggly tree or shrub, it can be easy to get carried away and accidentally cut more than you intended. Pruning requires a delicate balance. If you trim too little, you might leave behind unsightly branches that disrupt the tree's appearan...

  Trees can enhance the beauty of your property, but ensuring their safety and health requires expert attention. To the untrained eye, signs of potential tree failure can be subtle and easily missed. Regular tree risk assessments by a certified arborist are crucial to identify and mitigate the...

Maintaining the health of your trees involves understanding the balance between too much, too little, and just the right amount of care. Mulching is an essential practice for tree care, but it's important to apply it properly. When mulch is piled too high and comes into contact with the tree trunk,...

  If you have trees on your property, knowing how to properly care for them is crucial. Trees add beauty, provide shade, and can even bear fruit, but they also need regular maintenance to stay healthy and safe. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to trim your trees the right way. Why T...

The type of soil significantly influences which trees are most suitable for planting. Conducting a soil test provides valuable insights that help identify the best tree species for the specific conditions of your site. Choosing the appropriate tree for a particular location profoundly affects...

As hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to November 30, approaches, it's crucial to prepare not only your home and family but also your trees. Trees are vulnerable to the high winds and heavy rains brought by hurricanes and tropical storms. While nothing can be done to fully protect trees from the...

  Understanding the Risks of a Dead Tree Dead trees can pose significant hazards, including: Unexpected Falls: Dead trees are weakened structurally and can collapse without warning, posing a threat to people and property. Pest Attraction: Decomposing wood attracts pests like insects, whi...

  As spring approaches, melting snow and increased rainfall are common in many regions. With climate change contributing to more intense precipitation in certain areas of the U.S., flooding is becoming a more frequent concern. This raises important questions: “How does flooding impact t...

  We all look forward to the arrival of spring and the beautiful blooms that come with it, but sometimes a tree might not be ready to burst into color just yet. Trees are naturally attuned to the changes in their environment, detecting the lengthening daylight hours and the warming temperatu...

  Trees are much more than just landscape features. They’ve been part of our lives, offering endless benefits—from being a playground for children to providing food, shade, and even oxygen. What’s truly surprising is the range of environmental and energy-saving benefits trees...