How Pesticides Can Destroy Trees and Plants Pesticides are realistically the only substance that we supply to our environment in orderto specifically kill life. These include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,rodenticides, and many others. Unfortunately, these toxins have become a verycommon practice around the entire earth. These toxins are present in manyplaces such as homes, fields,…
The Dangers of Tree Topping Tree topping is the cutting of tree branches or limbs in order to reduce the mass ofthe tree. Oftentimes this is done by property owners who feel a tree is toolarge for the property to contain. A risk of falling or destruction typicallyfuels the property owners reasoning to cut…
The Many Uses of Pine Trees Many are unaware of the different uses of pine trees. Pine needles can be extractedinto a tea, and if correctly made it will remove the harmful toxins associatedwith the flu from your body. The interior of the bark can be removed and usedas an antiseptic for cuts and wounds.…
The Importance of Nutrients in Soil The main source of nutrition for all trees and plants is found in soil. Togethersoil supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Often times this combo will havereferred to as NPK. Calcium, sulfur, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and born are less important nutrients as well. Nitrogen is found in every plant…
Taking Care of Older Trees Taking care of older trees is just as sensitive a concern as caring for younger trees.The first most important concern with older trees is making sure they receiveenough hydration. Monthly deep watering is the recommended schedule. However,tree pruning is the second most important necessity for your mature tree. Bypruning…
How Trees Can Compliment Your Landscape Trees represent life, tranquility, prosperity, and health. As such they are the bestcompanions increasing the value, and beauty associated with your landscape.Some homeowners go for exotic trees that stand out because they want theirhomes to have a more interesting appearance. Recent studies have shown thatcommunities with more trees have…
How to Combat Your Trees Against Pests The best way of defending your trees from insects is to spray the proper insecticides.Removing pests from a tree should be an objective of every property owner.Insects are the number one reason for the spread of disease. Furthermore,disease is the number one cause of removal for all…
Protecting Your Trees from Disease In order to protect the trees on your property from disease you will have to bewilling to cut your losses as they appear. A tree that is sick will not alwaysshow symptoms on the outside. This is where the true difficulty of caring forsick trees presents itself. By the…
Properly Planting Trees On a Residential Property According to research the typical lifespan of a tree planted by homeowners is only 8years. This is most often due to the faulty planting methods, and poorplacement of the trees in question. It’s important for homeowners to contact atrusted tree service before planting trees at home for…
Equipment Every Tree Company Utilizes The most common method used by tree services to cut down a tree is a chainsaw. Insome cases it is possible that an axe will get the job done. There are two basic types of chainsaws that are used. Gas and electric powered chainsaws are the gold standard for…