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Why Tree Removal Is Necessary

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Trees are a beautiful, comforting feature in our landscape. They provide shade, are home to wildlife and, sometimes, serve as the centerpiece of our backyards. While we want to keep these trees around, there are times when they may need to be removed. Perhaps a tree is dying, has been damaged by a storm or has become a safety hazard due to its location. Tree removal is not always an easy decision and should be carefully considered by a professional who understands the science behind preserving these natural resources. Keeping an Eye Out for Damage to Other Properties Roots from dead or dying trees can damage driveways, sidewalks, patios and foundations. They can also interfere with water flow and sewage systems, creating costly problems for the property owner. Stumps left behind can attract pests like carpenter ants and termites, which will then begin to chew on the wood, eventually causing damage. In addition to structural damage, there are other reasons to consider tree removal, i...

Pruning Your Landscape Plants

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Pruning is the process of removing select branches from a tree, shrub or vine. When done properly it can greatly enhance the visual appearance of a landscape plant while also helping to promote plant health and extend the life of the plant. It can be a challenging and rewarding activity and there are many different pruning techniques to choose from. It is important to understand the reasons and purposes for pruning a particular plant before you start trimming. Steve likens it to raising children – if you don’t guide them during their early and formative years, they may grow up with some problems that will be very difficult to correct later. There are two basic pruning strategies, thinning and heading back, that can be used in combination to keep a plant at a desired size, shape and density. Problems tend to arise when either thinning or heading back is used continuously without the other. Thinning involves the selective removal of specific live branches to reduce the overall density ...

The Essentials of Tree Care

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Tree Care is an overall approach to managing trees and shrubs to improve their structure, appearance and vitality. It begins before planting with proper species selection for a given site and installation, then continues through the growing phase with regular pruning and proactive identification of potential issues. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to ensure that your property’s trees are well taken care of is by partnering with a professional tree service company. When you hire a Certified Arborist, you’re choosing an individual who is not only skilled at performing essential services such as trimming and removal, but is also educated and experienced in both the art and science of tree healthcare. A good tree service will be able to identify a wide range of problems and work with you to preserve the longevity of your valuable trees. Pruning – Trees and shrubs benefit from regular pruning to remove diseased, dead or broken branches. Pr...

Fiskars Tree Loppers

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Loppers are a larger version of pruning shears that allow you to cut much thicker branches with ease. Fiskars carries a wide variety of loppers with innovative features to help make pruning easier and more efficient. For example, Power-Gear technology multiplies leverage to offer greater cutting power for heavier or thicker branches. Other loppers feature a ratchet design for heavy-duty cuts that are made with just a few squeezes. Choosing the right loppers is essential for keeping trees healthy and safe. By removing dead, dying or diseased limbs, and thinning out the canopy of a tree to let light and air in, you can improve the appearance of your yard and promote the health and longevity of your trees. If you’re considering hiring a professional tree lopper for large-scale work, be sure to check their credentials. A qualified arborist is trained in the science of tree care and has a deeper understanding of how trees grow, diseases, pests, and appropriate pruning techniques. A ‘tree ...