Tree service helps property owners enhance the beauty of their landscapes. It also reduces the risk of damage or injury caused by falling limbs. It is important to hire a professional and experienced company.
Ask potential providers whether they have personal and property damage liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. You should also inquire about their certification.
Professional Pruning and Trimming
Performing regular pruning and trimming services on your trees, shrubs and bushes can help improve the health of plants and enhance their aesthetic value to your landscape. It also helps prevent structural damage to your property and reduces the risk of disease from spreading from one plant to another.
Structural pruning is typically done to correct limb defects, promote proper tree structure, shape trees for safety and beauty, give clearance around buildings or streets and increase sunlight penetration to the landscape. Other types of pruning include removing dead or dying limbs, crossing or rubbing limbs, and reducing end weight to stabilize branches.
Pruning is an advanced tree service that should be performed by an ISA certified arborist. Trying to trim your own trees or hiring an inexperienced landscaper can result in severe injuries. The Internet is full of nightmarish stories about DIY trimming projects gone awry. This service can be expensive, but it’s worth it to keep your property safe and healthy.
Stump Grinding
Stumps can be an eyesore to the yard and are tripping hazards as well as responsible for damaging mower blades. They can also become an inviting home for unwanted pests like termites, ants and rats.
The best way to eliminate pesky stumps is through either complete removal or stump grinding. Complete removal involves digging out a stump and its root system which can be expensive and time-consuming depending on the size and age of the stump. Stump grinding uses a machine to grind a stump down to below ground level.
This option is less invasive and usually significantly cheaper than full-on stump removal. The remaining hole left after a stump has been ground is then filled with soil and may be used for new landscaping or even for planting a tree. The soil can also be mulched to keep the area looking clean and neat. Older stumps that have been allowed to rot and soften will be easier to grind down than fresher, harder wood.
Stump Removal
Stumps left behind by cut down trees are unsightly, can cause tripping hazards and can be home to unwanted insects such as termites or carpenter ants. It’s a good idea to remove them as soon as possible.
Stumps can be removed by hand, using a chemical treatment or through grinding. Professional stump removal companies offer specialized equipment that grinds stumps to below ground level and removes any remaining root system. A fee is charged for this service, which can vary depending on a number of factors.
The size of the stump and type of tree are significant cost considerations, as are soil conditions and accessability. For example, if the stump is located in rocky ground it will be more difficult to grind down and may require special equipment to remove. A minimum price per stump is often charged, with discounts available for multiple stumps. Many services also offer cleanup and haul-away of debris to save you time and money.
Pest Control
Trees and shrubs are valuable landscape assets but can be a source of stress when they become diseased or infested. Your ISA certified arborist can identify warning signs of pest infestation and disease and recommend treatment programs that may include pruning, soil amendments, and the use of insecticides and fungicides.
In addition to tree service, the company provides plant health care and light landscaping services, making it a one-stop shop for your property’s greenery. It can bring sick trees back to vital states and stop tree infestations, as well as assist with tree and stump grinding, cabling and bracing, and storm damage cleanup.
Its team offers field diagnostic services to assess tree and shrub health, including the presence of termites and oak wilt. Other services offered by the company include tree trimming, mowing, soil amendments, mulching, fertilization, and pest control. It also provides tree & stump removal, cabling and bracing, and root collar installations. Its field technicians are trained to safely remove and prune large and small trees, as well as to trim and shape bushes and shrubs.
