Why Hire an Arborist?

Why Hire an Arborist? Learn about services that arborists provide, criteria for selecting an arborist, and the benefits of hiring an ISA Certified Arborist. Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision…

Six Chores for Healthier Spring Trees

The tree-filled landscapes of winter can be mistakenly thought to be asleep. Wintering trees are not sleeping; they are simply still, counting the days until spring. Only then will it be apparent whether the tree has saved enough resources to respond to the new season of growth. Winter is a difficult time for trees that…

Topless Trees Are Indecent

Trees must be pruned sometimes to avoid interference with utility lines, buildings, or parts of the surrounding environment. Whenever pruning to reduce a tree’s size is required, avoid the harmful practice of topping. Topping involves removing all parts of a tree above a certain height with no consideration for its structure or health. This method…