News from Tree Service Experts

Last month’s ice storm came and went, but what seemingly surprised people the most about it was the sheer number of trees that had broken, snapped, or even split in half.

Depending on how the trees are growing on your property, they could be posing a risk to the rest of your property.

Winter can have a significant impact on the trees in your yard, especially with the harsh weather that can result in sun scalding, dehydration, or even significant damage from storms.

Trees are important to your property for a variety of reasons, but they can also pose a risk to your property.

Have you ever wondered if you should do tree trimming in winter? Take it from a team of professional arborists when we say: consider no more! Winter is a great time to prune compared to other parts of the year, and a team of professional arborists can work with you to ensure you prune trees correctly, so they continue to grow as best as possible.

Summer is over and the leaves are changing colors, which means winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, this also means that the chance of inclement weather is on the rise.

Many people don’t realize this, but without regular health care, the trees in your yard can begin to lose branches, develop diseases, and even die completely. Not only will this result in an eyesore for your yard, but the rotting tree can grow mold, creating a health hazard on your property, and even attract termites and other insects that could pose a threat to your house.

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There are so many different things on the trunk and branches of your tree that most people just overlook problem areas and think that it is something normal. Or, they think that something has gone wrong, but we depend on trees to take care of themselves pretty regularly. No matter what your thoughts are on inspecting your trees regularly, water sprouts are serious and need to be investigated regularly.

Your trees get stressed, did you know that? Trees are just like everything in nature, wrestling with the elements and unpredictable circumstances. Often, climate is the biggest cause of stress for trees. It could be that the trees aren’t getting enough water since there is a drought. Sometimes, there may be too much water and they can get waterlogged. Occasionally, they face problems from snow or ice.

Mulching around your trees is a bit of a controversial topic – while some folks love to mulch, others are more wary. We’d like to point out that there are pros and cons. Mulch has its place and, as with all gardening and landscaping, careful tending and keeping an eye on things is always necessary. Everyone’s experience is different.

The Eastern White Pine is the state tree of Michigan, but we’ve found that most residents don’t actually know much about this beautiful tree. The Eastern White Pine is a special tree and can be easily identified in the wild.