Tree Care 101

If you have a white pine tree on your property that you wish to keep in the best possible health, trimming it yearly is a necessity. With proper pruning techniques, a white pine tree will retain its cone shape and may be used as a holiday tree if you choose. Here are tips to keep your white pine looking and feeling its best. Be Aware Of The Age Of The Tree And The Time Of The Year

Trees breathe life into your surroundings and brighten your home. But with this beauty comes a huge maintenance demand to protect them and your well-being. You need to care for them through pruning, applying pesticides, and inspecting them regularly to ensure they maintain their sturdy structure without interfering with your safety.   Trees might threaten your life if they are infected, decaying, or their roots extend into unwanted territory. Such reasons necessitate emergency tree removals to protect your home and keep you safe.

Shrubs may require more trimming than actual trees in order to remain healthy and attractive. Knowing when they need to be trimmed along with some of the basic techniques can ensure you schedule trimming services when needed. 1. Winter Cleanup  The pruning season for most evergreen shrubs begins in late winter, right before the time of new growth begins. This is when the heaviest pruning is typically completed, for both shaping and removing any winter-damaged wood.

If you've ever seen an emerald ash borer, you've likely been impressed by its beauty. As the name implies, the emerald ash borer is a stunning deep emerald green that shines in the sun. This is a long and slender exotic beetle that feeds exclusively on ash trees. Not to be confused with the tiger beetle, which is a wider and helpful insect, the emerald ash borer is an insect you don't want to see anywhere.

If there is a tree right outside your window, just feet from your home, your first thought might be "that's pretty!" Indeed, a tree near your home may add some beauty to your property. But sadly, trees that are too close to your home tend to cause more problems than they solve. As extreme as it may sound, the best approach is often to have such trees removed. Here are some good reasons to consider this approach.

Tree trimming benefits trees both young and old, in a number of a ways. A well-trimmed tree can grow into a beautiful and healthy specimen. Tree trimming is also a good means of making sure that trees don't pose a risk to humans. If you have trees on your property, examine them closely. They may need to be trimmed if there is a chance they could pose a health risk to you.

Trees can make a commercial property look much nicer. They add a bit of nature to the space, and they can also provide shade. However, you do need to care for your trees well to keep them — and your commercial property — looking their best. Here are some key tips for effective tree care on commercial property. Have the Trees Trimmed More Often Especially on a commercial property where customers are always visiting and seeing your trees, you don't want them trimmed back substantially, all at once.

Whether you have a small office, or you have a large business building, the landscape will be equally important. The landscape improves the curb appeal, helping your business place seem more inviting and professional. Additionally, the right landscape will help you to create an exterior that you feel presents your business in the best light and tells people something about what they can expect when they choose your business. The right trees in the right spots can be huge assets.