When planting trees in your front or backyard, there is more to do than just digging a hole and looking around for a good spot. When planting a tree you want to find the right spot which may not always align with your original ideas. Trees grow and when they do, they can become a…
As the weather starts warming up and we move into the summer season, we have to brace ourselves for some of the storms that are sure to head our way. When we experience severe weather in the summer time, it can leave your home and even trees and landscaping damaged. When your trees have been…
When you have a tree with a weakened root system, the tree can become a major risk. When a tree has a weakened root system they are prone to fall over and will sometimes fall onto the home, a vehicle or even onto a person. It is important to be able to detect a tree…
While English Ivy might be one of the most beautiful ground covers found in nature, it also can be incredibly damaging to trees. English Ivy is considered an incredibly invasive plant by most gardener’s definitions. It can quickly take over your yard if it is left to its devices. There is hardly a surface it…
Stump grinding is the process of removing a tree stump by grinding it into small pieces using a specialized machine called a stump grinder. The machine grinds the stump down to below ground level, allowing the area to be used for other purposes such as landscaping, gardening or construction. Stump grinding is a popular choice…
With the many benefits and beauty trees offer, many people include them in their property’s landscaping. Well-maintained trees can be a healthy, strong addition that causes little worry. However, there are some instances where trees need to be removed. Weather damage, poor maintenance, disease, and other such factors can make the tree a threat to…
If you are like most homeowners, you might not be completely clear on where your property lines are. For the most part, you might not think this is a big deal. However, when it comes to damage caused by trees and tree removal, your property lines are going to be important. In fact, it is…
On the east coast and specifically in the state of Pennsylvania, June through November is hurricane season and leading up to this hurricane season there are many intense storms. Before the major storm season arrives, there is a lot you can do to reduce the amount of storm related damages. One step you will want…
For the overall health and aesthetics, pruning trees in your landscape or yards is part of a necessary maintenance for your trees. specific trees often require specific times of the year for pruning, depending on the tree and other circumstances, typically, in spring or fall. Elegant blossoms, possible fruit, and radiant leaves, as well as…
Many yards, both front and back will have trees. Trees are a major asset to a home. It is never an easy decision to have a tree removed. However, there may come a time when you will need to have one of your trees removed. There are a number of different warning signs or situations…
