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Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees

Tree failure is a major cause of residential property damage and the leading cause of power outages nationwide. There are many ways a tree can fail: an ice storm can overload all the branches on a tree, a hurricane or high wind can blow down a tree if...

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Plant Ice Resistant Trees

Winter storms that coat everything in layers of luminous ice leave a beautiful but dangerous calling card. We know ice-covered trees are susceptible to breakage from the added weight. But if you take a look around your yard, how do you know which of...

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How to Correct Aggressive Tree Roots

Trees are hardy plants, and their roots fight back against man-made limits around them. In the urban and suburban landscape, tree roots often are forced to grow between buildings or under driveways and walkways. As roots grow, they can break walls,...

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Homeowner Tree Care Accidents

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 62 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media from January 2017 to June 2018. TCIA is a trade association that promotes professional tree care and discourages...

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Leave Storm-Related Tree Work to Professionals

“What’s this? Another tree/branch/large shrub in my yard that wasn’t there before the storm? I better gas up my brother’s old chain saw and go cut it up.” Stop! Just don’t. Yet another storm has brought distress...

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Cracks Can Cause Hazards in Trees

Inspection from industry certified arborists can prevent severe property damage. Tree failure is a major cause of property damage, especially after high winds. If the wind is strong enough, even healthy trees can be uprooted or broken. But it might...

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De-Icing Salt May Cause Harm to Your Trees & Plants

Each winter, vast quantities of de-icing salt are applied to state and municipal roads to keep them safe for commuters, and salt is spread near houses to avoid pedestrian injuries. This is necessary for safety, but did you know excessive salt can...

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Holiday Tree Care

Nothing says “It’s the holidays!” like tying a tree to the top of your car and driving it around town before placing it in a bucket of water in your living room for a couple of months. Ah, Christmas! Here are a few tips on...

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Fall Is a Great Time to Mulch

“I know we’re supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?”  Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But, unless there is a...

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