This week, Heath Tree Service has been pruning Mistletoe from some beautiful Oak trees in Buckhead. If you have been experiencing issues with Mistletoe, call Heath Tree Service today and let the experts take care of it! 404.261.5000. What is mistletoe? Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can reduce the growth and vigor of your trees and
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Heath Tree Service adds another ISA Certified Arborist! Kevin Masse has been a supervisor at Heath Tree Service for two years. He is an avid student of Arboriculture and is earning a degree in Horticulture. Kevin is recipient of a Horticulture Scholarship from Dekalb Master Gardeners Association and is a member of the Honor Society
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There is a lot to consider when hiring a contractor to work at your home or on your property. The first step is making sure the company is properly insured to protect you and your property. Contracting work with an uninsured or under-insured company or individual can be a very costly error. What is a
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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
Read MoreOn 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
Read MoreWhat 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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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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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
Read MoreOak Anthracnose and Oak Wilt are two commonly confused diseases that occur in Oak trees. Fall and Winter are the best times to prevent these common problems. The diseases look very similar but cause very different problems in the tree. Oak Anthracnose kills new foliage and twigs, but Oak Wilt blocks water and nutrients in
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