Monthly Archives: February 2015

26 Feb

Tree Removal Techniques: Crane Removal

By Hillary HeathRemoval, Urban TreesComments are off

Crane removal is used when the tree must be lifted over a house or other large structure or is too large to remove from its location. Tree removal with a crane is common in Atlanta. Metro-Atlanta’s large Oak, Poplar, and Pine trees often times grow very close to homes, businesses, and roads. Urban trees are not

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23 Feb

The Moon Trees

By Hillary HeathCool Tree Facts, Urban TreesComments are off

On January 31st, 1971, Apollo 14 was launched for the third trip to the moon. Former U.S. Forestry Service smoke jumper, Stuart Roosa was on board manning the command module, “Kitty Hawk”. As part of a USFS/NASA project, Roosa was sent to space with hundreds of tree seeds. The seeds were carefully selected and five

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16 Feb

Tree Removal Techniques: Felling

By Hillary HeathRemovalComments are off

What is tree felling? Tree felling is one of the easiest ways to cut down a tree but is also not commonly practiced in Metro-Atlanta. It is much more common in rural areas where trees have large amounts of space to fall without damaging property around it. It is common in the logging industry for tree removal.

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13 Feb

Tree Removal Techniques: Traditional

By Hillary HeathRemovalComments are off

A dead or declining tree is an eyesore and a safety concern for property owners. Traditional tree removal is the most common technique for removing a dead or declining tree. This technique requires the tree to be safe enough for a tree climber to ascend the tree. Most trees are still sturdy enough to climb after

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02 Feb

Plant Health Care

By Hillary HeathPrevention, Root Care, Tips, Urban TreesComments are off

Pruning and fertilizing are the best things you can do to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and beautiful! It is important to always consult a certified arborist to handle your tree pruning needs. Improper pruning can do more harm than good, leading to unbalanced growth, possible infestation by pests, and disease. Professional pruning begins by

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