The Dangers of Excessive Tree Pruning Tree pruning is a vital part of properly maintaining trees, but it is important to remember that excessive branch trimming can do more harm than good. When pruning a tree, it is only necessary to remove 5-10% of foliage. When more than this is removed, there are several adverse…
Sustainable Tree Planting Planting trees in a sustainable way is vital if you want to ensure that the tree will grow effectively, safely, and last a long time after it becomes well-established, whether or not someone is always actively tending to it. Tree planting can drastically help landscapes and improve the condition of land, if…
Preparing Your Trees for the Springtime As the winter winds down, there are a few basic maintenance steps you can take to ensure the health of your trees during the coming year. During the winter, the effects of disease, damage, infestation, and more are minimized, meaning the end of the season is the perfect time…
Heat, Drought & Trees: The Solution Tending to your trees during times of drought can be a difficult task. Luckily, tree drought preventative measures can be taken to ensure that your tree stays strong and healthy, even when faced with heat and low rainfall. Watering your tree is essential, but can’t always be done efficiently…
The Importance of Low Branch Limbs Limbs that hang lower on a tree might not look appealing to some homeowners, but they offer a few benefits for the tree as well as the ground below. Lower limbs give a natural appearance to trees whereas pruning the trees on a regular schedule can create an artificial…