Removing trees with cracks can be dangerous. Trees with large cracks are at risk of failure. This one is a good case in point. The neighbor called and asked me if I had seen the limbs down on the large poplar tree that sits on our joint fence line. The above photo is the tree […]
Cattails are one of those things that remind me of some interesting dried flower arrangement. The flowering “tail” is the taller part. The tail is used before it goes to seed. Cattails grow quite easily in wetlands, wet areas, and disturbed areas. Read on to find out whether these plants are actually as good for […]
Wood debris disposal is a part of our everyday operations. I doubt most people consider the implications of disposing of wood chips, rotten and diseased wood, and large logs. They just magically disappear from the job site. Some clients think that we sell their wood and make lots of money. This is not the case. […]
We get calls all the time asking about cutting tree roots. You are probably wondering why is there a picture of a gravel road and a tree down? Well this tree provides a great example of what happens when tree roots are cut. Read on to find out more.
Winter is a great time to get deadwood removed. I am sure many people wonder how to identify deadwood in the winter. When a hardwood tree or branch is dead in the summer, it doesn’t have any leaves. Deciduous trees do not have leaves in the winter, therefore leaves can’t be used to determine deadwood. […]
Japanese Barberry or, Berberis thunbergii, is native to Japan and the eastern part of Asia. In the fall, it is beautiful. It turns a bright crimson red, Unfortunately, it’s highly invasive. I saw these on the C & O Canal trail. At first, I thought it was burning bush, which is another invasive species. However, […]