Site of Trunk Failure

Tree Inspections

Tree inspections are usually part of tree care estimates. When we provide an estimate, we always do a visual inspection. Visual inspections from the ground can reveal faulty areas such as trunk or branch damage. Damaged areas are always more prone to failure. Visual inspections from the ground can indicate that a more thorough inspection […]

Forest Ferns

Forest Ferns

Forest Ferns are all over the woods. They always remind me of some sort of a magical place.  Ferns usually grow low to the ground. In other words, they provide a variable carpet of green. Read on to find out some interesting facts about ferns. Characteristics of Forest Ferns Forest ferns do not have flowers. […]

Maple Tree Seeds

Maple Tree Seeds

Maple tree seeds are also called helicopters or whirly birds. These trees usually produce prolific amounts of seeds.  An acre of maple trees may produce a million seeds. There are 14 different varieties of maple trees common in North America. They are each slightly different. It’s better to know the variety of the tree, then […]

Spring Flowering Trees

Spring Flowering Trees

When spring comes, I love the spring flowering trees. The splashes of pink, magenta, and even white make me happy. Adding flowering trees to a landscape design can make it more interesting and varied. Read on to find out about some really pretty flowering trees. Spring Flowering Dogwood Trees Dogwood trees used to be very common […]

Tree Buds

Tree Buds

Tree Buds are the structure that trees use to protect their newly forming flowers, branches, and leaves. Having a little bit of knowledge about them is important when trimming flowering and fruit bearing trees. Read on to find out more. Types of Tree Buds Terminal buds are located at the end or apex of the […]

Wind Damage in Trees

Wind Damage and Trees

Wind damage happens to trees for a variety of reasons. Read more to find out common reasons that trees are damaged by strong winds. This list is not exhaustive. The Strength of the Wind Obviously, wind strength varies. The Beaufort Wind Chart helps to estimate wind speed. When winds get up to and over 25 […]