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When summer rolls around, it’s easy to get caught up in outside tasks such as tending the garden, weeding flower beds, mowing the lawn, or just relaxing in your backyard. But the summer season can be hard on trees, and we often fall into the trap of thinking they can handle the hot weather on…
Removing a hazardous tree isn’t a DIY project. Professional arborists often have decades of experience dealing with problem trees that can cause property damage and injure people who don’t recognize the dangers. When surveying your property for potential tree damage, there are several signs that there’s an issue that needs to be addressed by a…
All trees are vulnerable to insect infestations that can cause illness or even death. While different trees and regions experience various types of insects and related diseases, here in Vermont, we have some pests that have created problems for years and others that are new to our area. That’s why it’s important to inspect the…
It’s a common misconception that tree trimmers and certified arborists are one in the same, but when it comes to planting, pruning and caring for your trees, not all tree care services are created equal. In fact, there are several important distinctions between certified arborists and tree trimmers that every property owner should understand. While…
Tree topping is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known. Yet, despite more than 25 years of literature and seminars explaining its harmful effects, topping remains a common practice. This brochure explains why topping is not an acceptable pruning technique and offers better alternatives. What is Tree Topping? Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of…
An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are…
This brochure is a home owner’s guide to planning for, evaluating, and reducing possible financial losses on trees, specimen shrubs, and evergreens. What Are Your Trees Worth? Almost everyone knows that trees and other living plants are valuable. They beautify our surroundings, purify our air, act as sound barriers, manufacture precious oxygen, and help us…
Woody plants and turfgrasses are critical components of design plans for homes, offices, and parks. Trees and turf offer distinct personal, functional, and environmental benefits. Personal preferences for color, fragrance, and form should complement the functional properties of size, shape, density, and placement of plant material. We’ve all seen thinning grass under large shade trees,…
When you buy a high-quality tree, plant it correctly, and treat it properly, you and your tree will benefit greatly in many ways for many years. When you buy a low-quality tree, you and your tree will have many costly problems even if you take great care in planting and maintenance. What Determines Tree Quality?…
The processes involved with construction can be devastating to the surrounding trees if no measures have been taken to protect them. The visible injuries such as broken branches and wounds to tree trunks are only the beginning. It is the damage to the root systems that often result in tree loss. In an ideal situation,…
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