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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 […]

My Neighbors Tree is overhanging on my property line

Before You Cut Your Neighbor’s Tree. My Neighbors Tree is overhanging on my property line, It is a common occurrence: You look out your window and all you see is your neighbor’s tree dropping branches and nuts and bark all over your yard. Or, you can’t see anything at all because of that tree. Or, you are certain that large branches of that tree will eventually fall onto your garage. Before you take the chain saw into your own hands and cut off the offending limbs, you will want to know […]

What Happens To A Tree After You Remove It?

What Happens To A Tree After You Remove It? Once your tree is removed, you are left with the stump. Now you have to make one more important decision—leave it or grind it. It’s up to you whether to remove a tree stump from your yard or not. There are many reasons why it could benefit your landscape and property. Here are three things to think about when you make this decision: 1. Tree stumps can be hazardous Stumps protruding from the ground can be hazardous to kids who are […]

What is a Certified Arborist and Why Should I Hire One?

What is a Certified Arborist and Why Should I Hire One?, A Certified Arborist is a highly seasoned professional that has been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. You can only become ISA-certified by passing rigorous certification exams that test your knowledge about all aspects of arboriculture. Things like growth, cultivation, reactions to pruning, diseases, de-compartmentalization of decay. An Arborist cares for the health of the entire tree. While trees provide a lot of benefits to people, if left untouched they could cause damage. They may overgrow onto power lines […]

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