Did you ever have a zit on your face? If so, you wanted it gone, right? Zits, much like tree stumps, are a nuisance you wish would go just go away. Now some people live in areas where a couple tree stumps in the yard don’t really matter. They’re “out in the country” and have… Read more »
After a strong storm comes through and messes with your property, what do you do when you’ve got an injured, broken or down tree in the yard? Evaluate the Tree’s Future First things first: ask yourself, “Can this tree be saved?” If you’re not sure, you might want to have Forest Tree Service come over… Read more »
Can trees “prune” themselves? To “prune” is to reduce the extent of something by removing superfluous– or unwanted parts. Sometimes trees “prune” themselves, allowing branches to fall to the ground. When this happens, a natural pruning can hit people in the head and/or land on vehicles or homes. Have you ever been around a tree… Read more »
An arborist is defined as a “tree surgeon.” He or she knows all about trees– and can tell if they’re healthy or not. If they’re not healthy, the arborist knows how to “treat” them much like a doctor gives medicine and care to a human patient. Maybe you’ve noticed there are some trees on your… Read more »
Now a lot of people fertilize their lawns. Why? They want their lawns to look their best, grow strong, and live longer, right? Have you ever considered fertilizing your… trees? The Benefits of Fertilizing Trees Just like anything in your yard that’s alive, trees need water to live– obviously. In the springtime, it’s a good… Read more »
Are you thinking of having a bonfire outside in the yard this summer? How about using firewood indoors to help heat the house during the winter? It turns out that not all woods are the same. Some can smoke too much when they’re being burnt, or have terribly stinky odors. Others can build up creosote… Read more »
Who doesn’t love a beautiful tree in their yard or in front of their business property? Undoubtedly, trees can help beautify your property and are good for the environment. However, like all things, they do have a shelf life, and dying trees could really plague your property and cause owners a bevy of issues. Who… Read more »
What happens many hedges? They get ugly! Some of the words used to describe some pretty ugly hedges include: unkempt, scraggly, spindly, and unsightly. Oftentimes people just don’t bother to maintain their hedges, so it’s no wonder they get ugly. How Trimmed Hedges Enhance Your Property When hedges are well taken care of, they can… Read more »
Bushes and shrubs surround us. They’re woody plants with many stems. As perennials, they live for several years and can grow to heights of fifteen to twenty feet tall. When they grow so tall and big, they can become overgrown. What are some tips for trimming overgrown bushes and shrubs? Trimming Bushes and Shrubs The… Read more »
Trees add a great deal to society. They help block the wind, give shade on sunny days, reduce pollution, and help clean the air. Furthermore, they add to the beauty and “look” of a property, such that people want trees in order to “up” their property values. Many well-to-do people have a nice variety of… Read more »