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Tree Care – Keeping Your Trees Healthy and Strong

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Tree Care is the process of ensuring that trees and shrubs are growing well. This includes all actions and activities that improve a plant’s health and vitality, including proper planting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and inspection. Good health is a plant’s first, and strongest, line of defense against issues such as disease, insects, drought, storm damage, and nutritional deficiencies. Performing routine inspections of your landscaped trees is the best way to ensure that they are receiving the care they need to stay healthy and strong. These inspections can help identify potential problems early in their development so they can be addressed before they become more severe. Monitoring your landscaped trees can also help you identify invasive plants, pests and diseases. Some of these, such as the emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly, require immediate action to prevent their spread. Others, like girdling roots or stem girdling wounds, can cause slow decline and death of the aff...

Choosing Tree Loppers

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Tree Loppers are a garden tool that can be used to trim and shape trees. They can also be used to cut off dead branches or limbs, or to remove damaged or diseased parts of a tree. This can help prevent further damage to the tree or nearby plants and shrubs. Lopping trees can also reduce the risk of storm damage by removing dead branches or those that are in close proximity to buildings, homes, roads and other infrastructure. When choosing a pair of loppers it is important to consider the size and length. Many have adjustable or telescoping handles which allow the user to increase leverage and reach higher up in the tree. This can make the job easier and less strenuous for the user. It is also important to choose a pair that has sharp blades that will cut through wood easily and with little effort. Some loppers have blades that are covered in a non-stick coating which helps them to cut through thick or sticky materials like sap or pitch. This is an ideal feature for gardeners who are ...

Tree Trimming 101

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Tree Trimming is a practice focused on selectively removing branches and limbs from a mature tree to promote health, maintain structure, improve aesthetics, and manage hazards. It’s often performed to prevent the growth of branches that could obstruct views or interfere with power lines, but it can also help in shaping trees for an attractive landscape. Pruning is a form of selective removal that promotes good health, increases sunlight penetration to lawns and structures, and enhances overall property value. It is usually done with shears or loppers, although for very large or thick branches, a hand saw may be needed. For most species of shade and ornamental trees, pruning is an essential part of maintenance. When improperly or incompletely done, it can result in damage to the plant, poor appearance and potential safety hazards. For most purposes, it’s best to have a professional do it. A trained and certified arborist can evaluate a tree’s structure and determine its proper shape ...

What Does Arborist Consulting Involve?

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Arborists are experts at assessing, preserving and protecting trees. They work to keep your trees healthy and safe by providing preventative care, addressing disease or insect infestations and helping you manage risks like fallen limbs or trunks. Arborists can also help you with major landscape projects to ensure that your new development’s impact on your property’s existing trees is minimal. Whether you need to plan an extensive tree removal or a simple pruning, a professional arborist can provide the best advice and care to meet your needs. Arborist consulting can be complex and involve a wide range of services. A consulting arborist works with many different clients, including property owners, designers, contractors and municipalities to ensure the safety, health and preservation of their trees. Their knowledge and expertise is invaluable to these clients, ensuring that they receive the highest quality service possible. When a new project is proposed for your property, a consultin...