Category: Tree Trimming, Pruning & Maintenance

Here’s why you shouldn’t cut down a tree yourself, especially if you're not trained.

DIY tree removal carries significant risks of injury due to potential falls, electrical shock, falling limbs, and improper tool use. These risks can lead to serious injuries, including lacerations, amputations, and even death. In addition to personal injury, a property owner assumes additional risk and liability from damage to property, legal and insurance issues, environmental laws, damage done to utilities or other safety hazards.

Are yor trees healthy? Now is the time to have them inspected to promote proper growth and avoid the headache, hardship, and cost of misdiagnosing a tree that can wreak havoc...

Spring tree maintenance is important because trees are coming out of dormancy and beginning their active growth phase. Proper care during this time ensures they stay healthy, strong, and resistant to pests and diseases. Here are the main reasons why tree maintenance in the spring is necessary:

High winds can cause significant damage to trees, but they can also be a factor to consider when trimming and maintaining trees. Proper tree trimming and preparation can help minimize the risk of wind damage. Here's what you should know about how high winds affect trees and how to address them:

Winter tree trimming and maintenance are important for the overall health of your trees. While the cold months may seem like a time to let them be, winter can actually be the ideal time to trim trees.  Temperature changes during winter months can significantly contribute to high winds and storms. These temperature fluctuations often create conditions that lead to extreme weather events like strong winds, snowstorms, and even blizzards. While these types of weather events can still wreak havoc on healthy trees, they can cause significant damage to trees that have not been properly maintatined. 

The best time to cut down trees depends on the purpose of the removal and the type of tree. Approaching seasonal weather should also be considered so you can prevent or minimize the potential for damage as much as possible to be prepared for times that Highwinds, Heavy Rains, Ice and snow are key factors, here are some other items you need to consider: