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Strategies for Increasing the Durability of Your Roof

Strategies for Increasing the Durability of Your Roof

Strategies for Increasing the Durability of Your Roof Strategies for Increasing the Durability of Your Roof. When it comes to roof damage, water is the main offender. Standing water can find its way beneath shingles and flashing, resulting in rot and expensive repairs. Regular roof maintenance helps extend its life by reducing water intrusion. Additionally, taking care of trees is important for the longevity of your roof. Today, we’ll explore how tree maintenance contributes to roof care, including trimming trees, removing debris, and carefully choosing where to plant trees initially. […]

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The Consideration of Tree Removal Johnson-ops-tree-care

The Consideration of Tree Removal

The Consideration of Tree Removal The Consideration of Tree Removal. As certified arborists who are passionate about trees, we at Johnson Ops Tree Care strive to preserve trees whenever possible. Nevertheless, there are instances when the removal of a tree is the most suitable choice for the landscape, the homeowner, and the surrounding environment. In such cases, our specialists are equipped to safely remove branches or entire trees from any site. What Considerations Are Involved in the Decision to Remove a Tree? Determining the appropriate time to remove a tree, […]

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Keeping Up with Electrical Hazards Johnson-ops-tree-care

Keeping Up with Electrical Hazards

Keeping Up with Electrical Hazards   Keeping Up with Electrical Hazards, It’s surprising to learn that nearly 50% of electrocution deaths occur due to indirect contact! Even something as common as a streetlamp circuit or a phone line can carry enough electricity to be deadly. You might not think about these facts often, but they are crucial for tree care professionals who frequently work near power lines. This is why ongoing training, such as our recent EHAT session, is essential!  Our employees participated in the Electrical Hazard Awareness Program  Online […]

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backyard composting Johnson-ops-tree-care

Backyard Composting

Backyard Composting Backyard composting is a great way to recycle organic materials by creating a pile or bin in your yard. Check out these tips to help you with your composting journey: Materials Use a ratio of two to three parts brown materials (dry leaves, twigs, straw) to one part green materials (grass clippings, kitchen scraps). The terms “brown” and “green” refer to the material’s nature, not its color.    Chop Break up large pieces of fruit and vegetable waste, and twigs, to increase the surface area and speed up […]

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Vermicomposting johnson-ops-tree-care

Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting Vermicomposting uses worms to break down organic matter into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. In this type of home composting, the worms consume organic matter and excrete castings (which is like highly fertile worm manure). Vermicomposting is a convenient way to compost food waste in small spaces, like apartments or homes with small outdoor spaces. Not only that, vermicomposting is typically quicker than backyard composting, as the worms speed up the process! If you want to buy a vermicompost system, it can be purchased at most gardening and home improvement stores. […]

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The Bokashi Method Johnson-ops-tree-care

The Bokashi Method

The Bokashi Method, Bokashi is a unique approach to recycling organic waste that utilizes anaerobic fermentation with microorganisms to decompose food scraps. This method is an ideal small-scale composting solution for your countertop, producing nutrient-dense, valuable soil-enhancing materials. It’s a fantastic option for those eco-conscious individuals who want to minimize their environmental footprint and contribute positively to soil regeneration. Here are a few useful suggestions to get started: Prepare a bin: Get a bin and bokashi bran, which is a mixture of bacteria and yeast.   Add food scraps and […]

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Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy. Johnson-ops-tree-care

Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy.

Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy. We’ve just made it through another winter in Wisconsin! Is there anything I can do to assist my trees as they wake up from dormancy? Here are some Helpful hints for encouraging your trees to break out of dormancy.  Trim & Prune before Budding Spring is an ideal season for pruning trees and shrubs in Wisconsin. By cutting back dead or unnecessary branches now, you can effectively shape the growth of new ones. While most species thrive with a […]

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How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? Johnson-ops-tree-care

How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees?

How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? For most established trees, a solid guideline is to carry out maintenance tasks, such as pruning, every 3 to 5 years for general care. In contrast, younger trees often require more regular attention, typically every 2 to 3 years, to encourage proper growth. Additionally, fruit trees can greatly benefit from annual pruning to enhance their yield. Here are some important reminders: It’s best to prune young trees more often, about every 2-3 […]

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How frequently should I perform maintenance on my trees? Johnson-ops-tree-care

The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees

The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees The Benefits Of Pruning Your Trees. Pruning plays a crucial role and can greatly influence the health and development of trees. Pruning offers significant advantages by clearing away unproductive branches, which helps to redirect essential nutrients, resources, and space toward healthier growth. When you eliminate dead, weak, insect-ridden, or diseased limbs, the tree can concentrate on developing stronger and more vibrant foliage. This practice enhances the tree’s overall health and minimizes the risk of vulnerabilities. Cutting away these compromised branches gives your trees a […]

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Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause

Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they may cause

Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause Tree benefits often surpass the challenges they might cause. Trees can sometimes be considered more trouble than they’re worth including: weeping willows (due to aggressive root systems), Bradford pear trees (brittle branches prone to breaking in storms), silver maples (fast growth leads to weak wood), white mulberry trees (messy, lots of pollen, invasive roots), Leyland cypress (rapid growth but susceptible to disease and wind damage), female Ginkgo trees (strong-smelling fruit), and black walnut trees (can inhibit other plant growth with their […]

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