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Poorly Planted Trees

Poorly planted trees might harm your home’s structure and endanger your family’s safety. When trees are improperly planted on your property, they can negatively impact the structure in a number of ways. Read on to learn what Poorly planted trees can cause: The greatest threat to your property comes from large tree roots. Although they are gentle giants, trees need adequate space to develop their large, amazingly robust roots. The roots of a tree will discover ways to expand out beneath your soil no matter how much room they have. This is […]

Cracks Can Cause Hazards in Trees

Cracks Can Cause Hazards in Trees Inspection from industry-certified arborists can prevent severe property damage. But it might not take a storm or high winds to cause a cracked or rotted tree to fail under its own weight. Cracks Can Cause Hazards in Trees Homeowners worried about trees falling and damaging property should call a qualified arborist for an on-site inspection. Trees are genetically designed to withstand storms, but all trees can fail – and defective trees fail sooner than healthy trees. To a professional arborist, certain defects are indicators that a […]

How often should I trim my trees?

How often should I trim my trees? The certified ISA Arborist at Johnson Ops Tree Care can help you determine how often an individual tree should be trimmed. It really depends on every case, but, here are some general guidelines to go by on”how often I should trim my trees?” Mature trees of any variety can be trimmed every 3-5 years. Younger trees should be trimmed every 2-3 years. Fruit trees can be pruned every year to help produce better quality and larger fruit. Evergreen trees can go many years […]

Reasons to avoid planting trees too close to your house

Reasons to avoid planting trees too close to your house The ideal arrangement of shrubs, plants, and trees can reflect the special ambiance of your home in your yard. A well-designed landscape offers a lovely, soothing vibe, but if you put the wrong thing in the wrong spot, you may end up with a headache instead of a tranquil retreat! it’s crucial to understand the ideal and undesirable locations to grow them and the reasons to avoid planting trees to close to your house. Branches, twigs, and leaves can build […]

Fast Growing Trees to Plant in Your Wisconsin Landscape

Fast-Growing Trees to Plant in Your Wisconsin Landscape Many tree enthusiasts are put off by having to wait for trees to mature. Some trees can take up to ten or twenty years to reach a size where they can offer shade. However, this may not be the case, here is a list of Fast-Growing Trees to Plant in Your Wisconsin Landscape 1. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis Hackberry is a fast-growing tree that any landscaper in Wisconsin can grow. It is cold hardy to even the most frigid parts of the states. Hackberry produces […]

Help Your Trees Resist Pests

Help Your Trees Resist Pests There are numerous insects and microorganisms on your property. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and bug bombs. This is a natural and beneficial state. Insects and microorganisms are key components in plant-nutrient recycling and decomposition, natural pest control, and landscape-ecosystem health. A landscape without insects and microorganisms would be a very unhealthy environment, The trick is to balance the threshold of healthy plants with having too much of a good thing, which is when naturally occurring insects and […]

Tree Pruning to ANSI Standards

Tree Pruning to ANSI Standards Most trees can be pruned year-round if appropriately pruned, However, certain pruning operations are easier to do in the winter, especially if the ground is frozen or the tree is not actively growing Tree Pruning to ANSI Standards Pruning is much more than the simple act of sawing off limbs. Proper pruning is an art based on scientific principles of plant physiology. At its most basic level, pruning trees involves removing damaged, dead, or structurally weak limbs, improving a tree’s health and reducing the chances of […]

View of trees covered in snow indicating the importance of winter tree care.

Winter Tree Care Tips

Tree care is important all year round, but it is especially crucial for the winter months. Cold weather, snow, and ice can all damage trees, but with proper winter tree care you can minimize this damage to ensure the health and longevity of your trees. One important step to protect trees during winter is to keep road salt or sodium chloride away from them. Salt interferes with the roots ability to absorb water, oxygen and nutrients. Look for melting products that contain calcium, potassium or magnesium chloride. Another winter care […]

Holes in Trees: Hazards or Harmless?

Holes in Trees: Hazards or Harmless? Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs – and often whole trees – fall to the ground, are holes in trees are they hazards or harmless? Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage can be averted if homeowners heed the warning signs of a hazardous tree. By not paying attention to your trees, you are potentially placing your property, even your life, in jeopardy. Tree defect clues Fortunately, one can often read […]

Why Is Tree Work So Expensive?

Why Is Tree Work So Expensive? Why is tree work so expensive? I just want that one tree taken out, and I was quoted a price equal to: There are many different facets of tree work that have a wide range of costs, but let’s start with the most common expense: tree removal. It can be difficult to understand why removing a tree can cost so much. To the homeowner, the whole process should be as simple as “just cutting it down.” But to a qualified tree company, the work […]

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