Let’s talk insurance. Ever wonder what types of insurance a tree service should have? Read more to find out. Insurance protects the client, the worker, and the company. The tree care industry is not regulated. Insurance is not mandatory. As a result, do not assume every company is insured. Ask for proof to be sure.
I think tree roots are amazing. Trees must have a healthy canopy to survive. Luckily tree canopy health is relatively easy to assess. However, they must also have a healthy root system. If you have looked through the blog at all, you realize that I write a lot about roots. It would be helpful to read […]
I enjoy all of the Seasons for different reasons. In the spring, I love it when trees start to flower. First, it is a happy reminder that spring is on its way. Second, it always makes me think that we should add more flowering trees to our landscaping. One of the earliest trees to bloom […]
I wrote about beavers a little while ago. It should be no surprise that there are beavers living around the Potomac River. Where I frequent in Great Falls, VA, there are always signs of beavers. Until the past summer (2019), I hadn’t seen any actual beaver construction. That is different now. In Great Falls, VA […]
Ever wonder how trees transfer nutrients? The trunk is the conduit for the work of the leaves and the roots. Learn about the basic parts of the tree trunk. Find out the function of each part. It’s another amazing feat of nature. Five Parts of a Tree Trunk From the Outside In
Roots and leaves are the life of the tree. Leaves use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. Roots provide structural stability and nutrients to the tree. Both must occur for trees to survive, however it’s difficult to state which is more important. Let’s explore a tree’s root spread. Understanding this is helpful when you […]