Blog posts are vehicles for companies and individuals to get information to their readers. Some blogs create their own content because there really isn’t a website; the blog is the website. Some companies that have general websites pay professionals to write either related or general information for their blogs, which are secondary to their websites. […]
Ever wonder why tree removal costs vary so much? There are several factors that always increase the difficulty and safety of a tree removal. For most trees, the longer they stand dead, the more dangerous they become, and the higher the tree removal costs. When wood rots, it looses it’s structural integrity, and it becomes […]
Do you have one of these wirey trees that you probably never notice until this time of year? They are fast growing, relatively nondescript, and drop the purple berries that look a little like a shriveled blackberry? If so, you are lucky enough to have a Mulberry tree in your yard! They are from the […]
Example of an old, but fairly typical looking root ball What Rot, Roots, and Storm Damage Can Tell Us At Vic’s, we look at lots of trees. We do consultations for clients almost daily, but without some basic knowledge of tree anatomy, it can be difficult to explain to clients the implications of trunk […]
High winds can cause immediate, obvious storm damage like downed trees, debris strewn across landscaping, broken and hanging limbs. What clients may not realize, is that strong winds put a tremendous stress on trees and can cause damage that isn’t obvious to the average person. This large tree was blown down in the most recent […]
I really enjoy hiking in the winter. Even trails that I’ve hiked many times, look different. Trees look amazing with ice and snow on them. Unfortunately, the weight of the ice and snow can do significant damage, and they may need trimming and repair to fix broken limbs (I have to somehow link this to […]