~From Roots to Shoots~
Holy moly 2020 – we won’t soon forget. Certain years have pivotal events, 2020 feels like one of those eventful years. Despite the effects of Covid in our communities, we were fortunate to be able to continue maintaining and caring for our clients’ trees...
Trees are dynamic structures which grow with the ability to flex and bend even under great force. That’s why, through the ages and in most cultures, large trees have been a sign of strength and longevity. However, despite most trees having a solid...
There are a number of structural characteristics which increase a tree’s susceptibility to ice damage; “included” bark, decaying or dead branches, increased surface area of lateral (side) branches, broad crowns, and imbalanced crowns...
What a year it has been! The warm, wet spring weather created ideal conditions for leaf diseases which were prevalent in the landscape. Leaf diseases can lead to unsightly foliage, early defoliation, and even branch dieback in extreme conditions...
As time passes, golf course properties age and so do their trees. Trees that were planted 50-100 years ago for architectural or aesthetic function, are now in many cases improperly located or in decline. The northeast region of the country...
Experts say trees should be considered urban infrastructure and are every bit as important and useful as sewage, drinking water and transportation systems. They are an important tool for cities to reduce urban heat island effects...
Not every tree grows perfectly straight with a single trunk. Most often, they can have multiple trunks and certain limbs with poor branch unions. Architecturally, these potential structural defects can be catastrophic as they are more prone to storm damage...