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Do Forests Make Us Healthier Numerous studies in the U.S. and around the world are exploring the health benefits of spending time outside in nature, green spaces, and, specifically, forests.  Research is casting light on how spending time outdoors and in forests makes us healthier: Exposure to forests boosts our immune system. While we breathe in the fresh air, we breathe in phytoncides, airborne chemicals that plants give off to protect themselves from insects. Phytoncides have antibacterial and antifungal qualities which help plants fight disease. When people breathe in these […]

Do your Trees Hibernate? Bears are known to burrow into dens to hibernate throughout the winter. Although trees can’t quite accomplish that, they also reduce their development and metabolism. The tree can conserve energy and survive the winter by doing this, which is referred to as going dormant. Energy is used to produce all of the new, fresh growth in the spring. The internal and underneath tree sections are still very much active even when the tree is dormant. Maintaining the health of dormant trees prevents difficulties in the future growing season, gets them […]

Services Provided by a Certified Arborist Services Provided by a Certified Arborist A certified arborist is a expert in tree health who has received considerable training and practical expertise in how to maintain a wide range of tree and shrub species. Arborists must stay up to speed on all the most recent developments in arboriculture research, technology, and procedures in order to maintain their certification in the industry. To promote the best growth and development, each tree or shrub on your property will receive specialized care in accordance with a comprehensive […]

Buyer Beware When Purchasing Tree Care. Summer wind storms, though damaging, can often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm. Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in a community – fast-buck artists looking to profit from the misfortunes of others. How can homeowners protect themselves when they need to hire a tree care company to clean up after a storm? With thousands of dollars at stake, not to mention the integrity and appearance […]

The Benefits of Seasonal Tree Care The Benefits of Seasonal Tree Care, In order to thrive and maintain good health, trees require year-round care and upkeep. Every season has its own set of difficulties for a landscape, but with regular maintenance, your trees will remain beautiful and increase the value of your home. Whenever a tree is neglected, it increases the danger of property damage and exposes it to hazards from insects, pests, and extreme weather. Trees require dedicated care and treatment depending on the time of the year. Pruning, trimming, […]

How to keep sucker growth under control Many homeowners and tree care professionals find tree suckers to be an annoyance. They are also referred to as basal shoots and are made up of fresh shoots that appear at the base of a tree’s trunk. They are known as “tree suckers” because they suck and consume essential nutrients and water, which limits the growth of the primary tree. Once tree suckers start to develop, the tree will get less water and nutrients, causing it to become more stressed and possibly die. Don’t Harm […]