Category Archives: Urban Trees

30 Jul

Why Hire a Professional Arborist?

By Hillary HeathTips, Urban TreesComments are off

 What is a certified arborist? An arborist is a person who has been trained in the science and art of tree pruning, removal, and planting, and is qualified to care for and maintain trees. To gain International Society of Arboriculture Certification an arborist must have extensive knowledge of tree care and pass a comprehensive examination prepared

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15 Jul

Protecting Your Trees During Construction

By Hillary HeathRoot Care, Urban TreesComments are off

Some of the worst damage to trees occurs during construction of a new home or building. Obvious signs of damage are equipment cutting or rubbing against the tree and broken branches and cuts in the bark. These problems deplete the plants of energy. If branches are broken and foliage is reduced it offers less photosynthesis

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01 Jul

Why Fertilize?

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

All trees require food and nutrients. In a natural forest environment when leaves fall and decompose they provide natural food and nutrients to the tree. Urban trees have their leaves raked putting them at risk of being under-fertilized. Raking away leaves, spreading pine straw and mulch, growing grass, landscape plants, and ground covers all rob

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