Feb 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Winter in Florida is a great time to be outside admiring the trees in our landscapes. It’s the perfect time to take stock of which trees are looking good and which seem to need a little help. One basic housekeeping chore that might help a struggling tree would...
Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Why is tree work so expensive? I just want that one tree taken out, and I was quoted a price equal to: three iPhones 600 pumpkin spice lattes a Caribbean cruise 23 front row tickets to Disney on Ice one NASDAQ share of Amazon There are many different...
Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
How would you feel if you returned home from work to find that the beautiful shade trees by the street in front of your house had been drastically pruned? Now, instead of a thick, symmetrical canopy of leaves, there is a gaping, V-shaped hole through the middle of the...
Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
As fall approaches, homeowners and green industry professionals take steps to prepare landscapes for the winter. Leaves are swept away for composting or disposal, perennials and shrubs are pruned, hedges are trimmed and pesticides are applied in anticipation of next...
Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how these natural air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of solar radiation, which could translate to a significant...
Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs – and often whole trees – fall to the ground. “Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage can be averted if homeowners heed the warning signs of a hazardous...
Jul 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the major causes of tree failure is root damage. When a tree’s root system has been extensively damaged, the whole tree can fall to the ground – or onto your house. Most homeowners will look at a tree’s branches (canopy), and if there is no visible problem,...
Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Summer wind storms, though damaging, can often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm. Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in a community –...
