Tree Care

You can rest assured that a certified arborist inspected your trees. The recommendations made were for the overall health of your plant material. The safety of your property and family were also taken into consideration. Corrective Pruning consists of the removal of dead diseased or weak limbs. Thinning and Shaping reduces the “sail effects” of the canopy during windy conditions and improves the overall appearance. Thinning also allows better air movement throughout the canopy reducing conditions favorable for leaf disease. Cabling provides additional support for weak limbs and is recommended as needed. TOPPING IS NOT RECOMMENDED as it can cause considerable damage or death to your trees.

Deep Root Fertilization

Fertilization of shade and ornamental trees and shrubs is money well spent! Healthy, vigorous growing trees and shrubs are less susceptible to the ravages of insect, disease, and drought conditions. In many subdivisions, the topsoil is removed prior to construction and plant material is left to grow in unfertile sub-soil. Our unique fertilizer will supply the nutrients for superior growth and will last for 2 FULL YEARS. It is injected directly into the root zone.

Pest Management

Insects and Diseases are present every year and over time can cause considerable damage to your plant material. Our pest management program is designed to keep these pests at a minimum, allowing your plant material the opportunity to achieve its maximum potential. It’s important to have your plant material treated every season.

Other Services Offered

Pruning of Trees & Shrubs
Thinning and Shaping
Cabling & Bracing
Removal
Stump Grinding
Deep Root Fertilization
Pest Management Tree & Shrub Installation
Pruning & Tree Surgery

“Topping Trees” – Right or Wrong & Why – by Steve Courchaine
This week a national magazine focused on the subject of “Topping Trees.” Below are examples of trees that have been topped. They are Bradford Pears Trees. Angel Oak would have pruned the trees by thinning and reducing back to “lateral” branches. Some of you do not know what a lateral branch is and actually it is hard to describe, but I will attempt to guide you. One cannot make cuts at random across the tops of the tree or trees. The cuts should be made to another limb growing out of the side of the “main limb”; the smaller limb should not be smaller than 1/3 of the limb being cut. This is definition of proper trimming according to ANSI Standards.

One might inquire as to “why” this is so wrong to top a tree. The answer is because top-cuts do not heal as fast and decay can set in; topping causes rapid sucker growth – which is not healthy for the tree. Topping also takes away from the “natural” appearance of the tree. A “natural” appearance is asthetically pleasing to the eye and also helps to enhance property value and curb appeal.

Interestingly, the national magazine actually used the local company who pruned the trees below as an example of how to prune properly. I hope this article helps one to seek out proof of education (ie: Forestry Degree & or properly credentialed certified arborist) before allowing any company to come on one’s property with intent to trim one’s trees. Also, remember to request proof of insurance which can usually be emailed directly to you immediately. Observe below: