Helpful hints, articles and discussion about trees and what we can do with them.
If branches are bothering you it can be tempting to “snip them back a little”. Far too many people go ahead and cut right where they want the branch to stop, or where they can reach easily. Unfortunately these aren’t the best points to base your pruning decisions off. Always cut near a union or…
The ground is a lot like the ocean… there is abundant life below the surface. Trees participate in that underground ecosystem. Their roots do a lot more than just hold the trunk upright… They store energy over the winter and collect water, minerals, and nutrients. They also interact with a host of bacteria and fungi…
The more you know about how your tree lives and grows, the better you’ll be able to take care of it. Pruning is something we do to trees for many different reasons. Though there is a lot more to the subject, here are a few tips to cover 3 common mistakes I run across the…
Do you need to hire someone to handle your tree work? If so who should you hire? How do you find them? These are good questions, and the answers are specific to your situation. Here are some general suggestions to keep in mind as you make a decision about your trees. Do you need to…