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Mulch Dos and Don’ts

Mulch Dos and Don’ts Mulch is a wonderful way to care for trees, new and existing. It conserves moisture in the soil, promotes a natural rate of evaporation, regulates soil temperature year-round, provides protection from weeds and it looks nice. Did you know that over-mulching your trees will make them susceptible to damage, and even kill them?  When you invest time and money, to beautify your landscape and provide shade, dead trees likely aren’t your end goal.  Many professional landscapers use a method called volcano mulching. You’ve likely seen it […]

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Ways to Avoid Tree-Related Wildlife Problems

Ways to Avoid Tree-Related Wildlife Problems

Ways to Avoid Tree-Related Wildlife Problems Trees are obviously important to local wildlife, but many fail to consider how the trees affect local birds, bugs, and other critters.  Helping wildlife is generally a good thing. But in other cases, supporting local animals can cause headaches for homeowners and property managers. So, consider some of the ways the trees will affect local wildlife species and be sure that you aren’t causing problems for yourself down the road.Here are some Ways to Avoid Tree-Related Wildlife Problems Use Discretion When Installing Nut- or […]

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What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters

What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters

  What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters. With trees present, every landscape is more beautiful and enjoyable. Trees provide much-needed shade for the home or outside activities as well as height, beauty, and natural appeal. Trees, however, have the potential to grow out of control and potentially damage a house and its occupants. A crucial safety precaution to avoid falling branches and trunks is tree cabling. Here are some ways that tree cabling might improve lawn safety. What is tree cabling? […]

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The Best Reasons to Remove Dying Trees from Your Property

The Best Reasons to Remove Dying Trees from Your Property

The Best Reasons to Remove Dying Trees from Your Property Homeowners might be hesitant to remove a dead tree from their property. First, if the tree has been in the yard for a while, there may be sentimental value attached. They may even make an effort to avoid paying for tree removal services and think the hazards are small. But it’s crucial to remove dead trees from houses. Here are a few things to think about: They can cause severe damage- Dead tree branches can fall at any given moment and damage […]

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Do Forests Make Us Healthier?

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 […]

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Do your Trees Hibernate?

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 […]

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A backyard oasis is created through careful planning and the selection of the best trees to meet your needs

Creating a Backyard Oasis with Trees: Transforming Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful Retreat

Use Trees to Create An Oasis When it comes to creating a tranquil and visually stunning outdoor space, trees can play a pivotal role. With their majestic presence and natural beauty, trees can provide shade, privacy, and a sense of serenity to your backyard. By thoughtfully planning your layout and selecting the right trees, you can transform your backyard into a captivating oasis. Here are some tips and ideas to help you get started on your journey toward a peaceful and attractive outdoor oasis.   Selecting the Right Trees Consider […]

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Why Preserve Trees?

Why Preserve Trees? By their very nature, trees and green space provide benefits and add value to your property. The ability of trees to improve and maintain the quality of water, soil, and air and to remove pollutants from the air is well known. Trees also provide shade and help lower temperatures during hot weather. Trees enrich people’s lives and beautify landscapes and that’s why preserve trees. Having a certified arborist inspect your trees on an annual basis is key to keeping your trees healthy. At Johnson Ops Tree Care […]

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Anatomy of a tree

Anatomy of a tree There is no denying the beauty and complexity of the trees in your landscape. We are aware of a tree’s fundamental elements, but do we comprehend its functions? We we’ll go over a tree’s fundamental structure and describe its components and their roles. the anatomy of a tree: Tree Leaves: There are many various sizes and forms of leaves. The leaf is one of the best tools to use for tree identification, whether it is in broad form and deciduous or in needle form, and stays […]

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Don’t Fuel the Fire

Don’t Fuel the Fire  Nearly every state has experienced fires that rage out of control in the landscape. While the largest and most devastating burn in the West, fires also spread in the East and South, where suburb meets country or housing development meets conservation land. Don’t fuel the fire, here are some tips to protect your property: design and maintain a landscape that discourages fires build with flame-resistant materials “Fires need fuel, such as dead trees, shrubs and grasses,” says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the […]

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