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 […]
We have been running Vic’s Tree Service for a long time. Businesses that endure through many years evolve over time. Of course the size of the business has changed over the years. Our core values of quality and safety have always been consistent and so has Vic’s love for sports and baseball. Vic’s Tree Service […]
Cones and Everygrees Of course, nothing is ever straight forward and simple. After doing a post on why deciduous trees drop their leaves, I thought it would be appropriate to do a post on evergreens. It turns out that there are two botanical classifications for trees that are other than deciduous. Conifers are trees that […]