Decay Can Cause Hazardous Defects in Trees
Tree failure is a major cause of residential property damage and the leading cause of power outages nationwide. There are
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Damage & Prevention
While trees are a wonderful asset for any landscape, they come with their own set of risks. Bad weather, construction, or structural defects can turn trees in dangerous liabilities, and inadequate preparation and neglect can make the situation worse. These articles provide tips for protecting your trees from damage, and show how to safely mitigate accidents when they do occur.
Don’t Touch Trees in Wires – How to Prevent an Accident
Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it
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Hurricane Season: Look Up Before the Storm
The Atlantic hurricane season is a time when most tropical cyclones are expected to develop across the northern Atlantic Ocean.
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Don’t Fuel the Fire
Nearly every state has experienced fires that rage out of control in the landscape. While the largest and most devastating
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Home Inspections Outside the House
Imagine purchasing a nice, new home, only to have a large, old oak tree fall on your roof a few
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Did a Storm Damage Your Tree
Winter storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Snapped or downed trees should be
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Plant Health Care and Trees
Plant health care, also called PHC, offers a total health approach to landscape and plant health. Your arborist will monitor
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Who Butchered My Tree?
How would you feel if you returned home from work to find that the beautiful shade trees by the street
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Holes in Trees: Hazardous or Harmless?
Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs – and often whole
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Ideas for Keeping Your Landscape Deer Free
Deer damage to ornamental plants is a recurring problem in many areas. Deer populations in many neighborhoods have grown due
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