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Home Inspections Outside the House

Home Inspections Outside the House Just picture buying a lovely new house and then, a few weeks later, having a big, old oak tree fall on your roof. Or consider finding out that removing an elderly poplar tree will cost $6,000 due to its deadly root rot. Wouldn’t it be preferable to be aware of the state of any significant trees on a property before the purchase and sale contract is signed? Home inspections outside the house are just as important as the inside. When homebuyers contemplate owning a home for […]

What Happens to the Brush and Wood…

What Happens to the Brush and Wood… Your trees need to be pruned or perhaps removed, you contact Johnson Ops Tree Care to come to take care of them. The work gets done, your trees and yard look fantastic. What happens to the brush and wood… after it leaves your property? As members of the Wisconsin Urban Wood Network, we make every effort to use all available wood and brush. The major benefits of trees come from their strong, healthy development, but even once they are no longer able to […]

Aspects to consider before buying a property with trees on it

5 Myths About Trees and Tree Care

5 Myths About Trees and Tree Care Myth #1: Trees grow best when planted deep. While it’s a good thing for trees to develop deep, strong root systems, planting the tree deep in the soil is not the way to accomplish this end. If you are planting a young tree, make sure that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Improper planting is the top cause of tree demise. Myth #2: Tree cavities should be filled Filling cavities does not increase structural strength. The process […]

Warning Signs It’s Time to Cut Down a Tree

You observe your tree from your window, it doesn’t appear to be doing well. Here are a few Warning Signs It’s Time to Cut Down a Tree. Although some of these signs in combination may mean it’s time to remove the tree, it is always best to consult an ISA Arborist for professional advice. 1. Fungus If you see fungus-like mushrooms growing at the bottom of your tree, your tree may be slowly dying. Moss is not a problem; many healthy trees may be covered with moss. However, if you begin […]

Ozone Danger to Trees

Ozone Danger to Trees. Trees in urban and suburban settings directly affect air quality by altering the urban atmospheric environment. Yet, while trees contribute to healthier air, they are also harmed by an unhealthy environment. Urban trees affect air quality in four major ways: Temperature reduction. Trees reduce energy consumption in summer by shading cars and buildings. A reduced air temperature due to the cooling effects of trees can improve air quality because the emissions of some pollutants and ozone-forming chemicals are temperature-dependent. Removal of air pollutants. Trees remove air pollution […]

Reduce Those Winter Heating Bills

Reduce Those Winter Heating Bills Everyone knows that summer temperatures are cooler in the shade. But when the leaves are off the trees in winter, it is easy to forget that trees can help cut winter energy costs, too. With some forethought, you can save money by planting evergreen trees and shrubs on the north and northwest sides of your property. “Planting evergreen trees and shrubs in certain areas around your house can create an effective windbreak,” says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP*, and staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry […]

Storm Damage Clean-up

Storm Damage Clean up What’s your neighbor’s tree doing sitting on your shed? High winds, ice, and snow put tremendous pressure on trees growing near houses or power lines. With winter storms passing through the area, you may see damage to your landscape, including broken tree trunks and branches all over your (or your neighbor’s) property. Storm damage clean-up is often when many property owners crank up their first chainsaw, and, not surprisingly, they sometimes hurt themselves. Untrained property owners often attempt to remove large broken tree limbs from their […]

Don’t Touch Trees in Wires

Don’t Touch Trees in Wires Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it is tempting to try to save money with this “do-it-yourself” approach, the potential for electrocution is not worth the risk. Terrible accidents can happen when a homeowner uses pole-mounted cutting tools and/or metal ladders when attempting to trim backyard trees and shrubs. Too often, an energized overhead wire is not noticed and is touched by pruning tools, causing injury or death. Tree limbs can conduct […]

Environmental Benefits of Tree Planting

Environmental Benefits of Tree Planting Improves Air Quality Environmental Benefits of Tree Planting, Trees improve our air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide from the air we breathe. Provides a Renewable Energy Source. Trees pack a double punch in this regard: they remove and store vast amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and when used as fuel, they produce lower carbon emissions than fossil fuels. Prevent Soil Erosion Tree roots hold the soil together. This helps prevent soil from being eroded […]

Logging and Its Effect on the Environment

Logging and Its Effect on the Environment. Illegal logging operations bring detrimental impacts to forest systems. The threat of deforestation makes illegal logging a hazard to both humans and wildlife. Too much timber harvesting threatens the ecosystem as it increases free carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which contributes to greenhouse gasses. Trapped heat caused by greenhouse gasses, meanwhile, is one of the top factors behind climate change. Irresponsible logging without the guidance of a certified arborist often leads to the destruction of remaining forest systems. Professional arborists follow guidelines […]

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