“What’s this? Another tree/branch/large shrub in my yard that wasn’t there before the storm? I better gas up my brother’s old chainsaw and go cut it up.”
Stop! Just don’t.
Yet another storm has brought...
Tree Care Accidents: When Are Homeowners Liable?
Are homeowners responsible for accidents related to tree care work being performed on their property? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. It depends on several factors, including state law,...
Tree Topping Fiction vs. Facts
Definition: Tree Topping – the removal of main tree branches to stubs in either a straight-across hedge fashion or a complete delimbing of the tree, leaving only the main trunk or trunks of a tree.
Fiction:...
Inspection from industry certified arborists can prevent severe property damage
Tree failure is a major cause of property damage, especially after high-winds. If the wind is strong enough, even healthy trees can be uprooted or broken. But it...
Are your trees drowning? Many parts of the country have experienced a wetter-than-normal fall, which has left many trees sitting in soil saturated with water. Too much water sitting at the base of a tree can cause myriad problems. A traditional life...
The Atlantic hurricane season might be winding down for 2020, but still has potential to do damage through about November 30. Even then, the winter storm season will likely ramp up in a few weeks, so prudent homeowners still have some time to plan...
Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it is tempting to try to save money with this “do-it-yourself” approach, the potential for...
For the “do-it -yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. But in reality, the costs of tackling tree care on your own can run high – damaged property, hospital bills and a ruined landscape...
Winter is an excellent time to prune dead and hazardous branches out of trees. Why? It is easier for qualified tree care providers to spot potential hazards such as cracks and defects when the trees are leafless. Plus, the view of the entire...
Winter in Florida is a great time to be outside admiring the trees in our landscapes. It's the perfect time to take stock of which trees are looking good and which seem to need a little help.
One basic housekeeping chore that might help a...
Why is tree work so expensive? I just want that one tree taken out, and I was quoted a price equal to:
three iPhones
600 pumpkin spice lattes
a Caribbean cruise
23 front row tickets to Disney on Ice
one NASDAQ share...
How would you feel if you returned home from work to find that the beautiful shade trees by the street in front of your house had been drastically pruned? Now, instead of a thick, symmetrical canopy of leaves, there is a gaping, V-shaped hole...
As fall approaches, homeowners and green industry professionals take steps to prepare landscapes for the winter. Leaves are swept away for composting or disposal, perennials and shrubs are pruned, hedges are trimmed and pesticides are applied in...
If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how these natural air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of solar radiation, which could translate to a...
Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs – and often whole trees – fall to the ground.
“Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage can be averted if...
One of the major causes of tree failure is root damage. When a tree’s root system has been extensively damaged, the whole tree can fall to the ground – or onto your house.
Most homeowners will look at a tree’s branches (canopy),...
Summer wind storms, though damaging, can often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm.
Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in...
Spring is a great time to be outside admiring the trees in our landscapes. We take stock of which trees are looking good and which seem to need a little help. If we discover trees that look like they’ve seen better days, we instantly want to...
Are homeowners responsible for tree care-related accidents on their property? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. It depends on several factors, including state law, the circumstances of the accident, and the type of insurance coverage the...
It is a common occurrence: You look out your window and all you see is your neighbor’s tree dropping branches and nuts and bark all over your yard. Or, you can’t see anything at all because of that tree. Or, you are certain that large...
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