It is not a mystery how tree wound healing occurs. Trees have an innate ability for self-preservation. As a result, efficient and effect wound healing is part of that process. Read on to find out how trees heal wounds. The Biology: How Tree Wound Healing Works Tree wound healing happens when trees are injured. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lightening Strikes Lightning is one of the most spectacular and dangerous forces in nature. It kills more people than tornadoes and hurricanes. Depending on the source, about 2000 people are killed worldwide each year by lightning. This tragedy just happened in Poland. Lightening strikes killed several people at a popular hiking destination. Ninety percent of […]
High winds can cause immediate, obvious storm damage like downed trees, debris strewn across landscaping, broken and hanging limbs. What clients may not realize, is that strong winds put a tremendous stress on trees and can cause damage that isn’t obvious to the average person. This large tree was blown down in the most recent […]