Six Reasons Why DIY Tree Removal is a Horrible Idea (Seriously, Don’t Do It!)

We get it. There’s something deeply satisfying about taking matters into your own hands—fixing a leaky faucet, repainting the kitchen, maybe even tackling a weekend landscaping project. But when it comes to chopping down trees? Whoa there, Paul Bunyan. That’s a whole different beast. DIY tree removal isn’t just a bad idea—it’s a wildly dangerous…

dangers to trees

The Seven Deadly Threats to Trees

  Being a tree in an urban environment is no easy task. Threats to trees are present in every leafy neighborhood. Knowing what they are can help us make plans to avoid the loss of a once healthy tree.  A tree growing on an undisturbed, undeveloped lot can attract the attention of a would-be developer…

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Benefits of Trees: 8 Ways Trees Kick Ass

When the question of critical infrastructure is discussed in urban and rural communities some of the first examples that get mentioned are roads, electrical and water utilities, and buildings. Roads and utilities form the connective tissue of our communities and homes and businesses form the bones.  But, what categories do trees fall into? Trees provide…

planting trees near the house

Best Trees To Plant Near Your House

In our experience talking with our customers, a lot people are afraid to plant trees close to their house. They’re often wary because of the following things: Tree roots are going to destroy your foundation. In reality, tree roots are primarily in search of fertile soil and moisture. House gutters, which concentrate a lot of rain…