Category Archive: Tree Care

Mar 23

Hedging and shaping

Hedging and shaping (large and small)   There are two main types of hedges. Informal ones allow plants to grow to their normal height and develop their natural shape. They need very little maintenance after they are full grown. Formal hedges, on the other hand, are clipped to perfect shapes, and if they are to …

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Mar 23

Is Your Tree Dead or Just Sick?

Is Your Tree Dead or Just Sick? A healthy tree is strong and robust, but it can go south in a number of ways. Factors like wind, rain and extreme heat and cold can affect the health of a tree. These environmental causes can’t be controlled, so it’s important to keep an eye out for …

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Mar 23

GUIDE TO BACKYARD TREE CARE

GUIDE TO BACKYARD TREE CARE Selecting trees for your yard If you were buying a car, you’d want to know what its safety features were and its fuel consumption. Buying a tree should be no different. Here are some things to consider when buying a new plant or tree. How large will your tree grow? …

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Mar 23

Prepare Your Trees for a Storm.

Prepare Your Trees for a Storm. Beware of potential hazards. Being aware of problems before they present themselves could spare you money in repairs. lookover your property for trees that show signs of decay. Evergreen Tree Care suggests looking for these signs: •           Cracks in the trunks of major limbs •           Hollow, aged, and decayed …

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Mar 23

How to hire an arborist

  How to hire an arborist “Tree specialists” often show up after storm events. Owning a truck and a chain saw does not automatically make someone a professional.  After the large storms, we saw a large number of people move into the area operating as  tree services.  Many of them did shoddy work and charged very high rates. Consider the following …

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