My Tree Concerns
Trunk/Flare Planting
- Do you see roots wrapping around the base of your tree?
- Does your tree have cuts or cracks at the base?
- Is your tree planted too deep?
- Is your tree planted too close to your home?
Many of the above issues are due to trees being planted too deep, too close to home or injury from lawn mowers.
Solutions such as mulching, root pruning, growth regulators and the use of specialized supersonic air tools are used to preserve your landscaping and trees’ health.
Soil Conditions
- Do you have tough clay soil?
- Does water run off instead of soak into the ground around your tree?
- Did you know that many tree care issues that you see are due to problems with the soil?
Healthy Trees Start with Healthy Soils.
The soils around trees in natural surroundings (like the ones in the forest) contain diverse populations of microorganisms and available nutrients that feed off one another. Because of these organisms, these trees tend to live much longer and stronger lives. The soils of “urban” trees are often neglected. As a home and tree owner, you can assist in promoting a healthy tree by maintaining your trees’ soil. We have developed various methods-customized to your property-to help promote a healthy soil environment.
Our SoilCareSM program was designed to provide the healthiest, nutrient-rich soil for your trees.
Branches
- Does your tree have dead branches?
- Does your tree need to be pruned?
- Are the branches scraping the house?
- Are the branches overhanging into a neighbor’s property?
Many of these issues are due to a need to have your trees pruned, cabled or braced.
As trees grow, they need direction. This may be in the form of pruning, thinning or shaping to remove deadwood. Pruning enhances the appearance and value of landscaping, but it’s importance goes way beyond looks.
Pruning can also help your tree by reducing damage from a storm, providing clearance from your home and can be used to train young trees early so possible structure problems can be avoided in the future.
Sometimes a tree has branch problems beyond what pruning can improve. A severe split in a tree’s large branch can cause the loss of that branch, which could affect the long term health of the tree. In these cases, our arborists assess the need for a cable or brace to support the structure of your tree, so that your tree remains structurally intact.
The Care of Trees professional arborists have specialized training and equipment, as well as an “eye” for what needs to be done. Click here to request a consultation.
Trunk and Bark
- Do you have bugs on your trunk?
- Do you see a split/crack in the bark?
These issues could be caused by many different problems.
Lightning – Each year, thousands of trees are struck by lightning. When a lightning strike injures one of our prized trees, the results can be devastating. The extent of the injury is related to the intensity of the strike and the texture of the bark.
After a valuable tree is hit, we often wonder what could have been done to prevent the injury. Installation of a lightning protection system in prominent, high value trees can help reduce the threat of lightning damage.
If a tree is cracked or broken to the point of being hazardous, it should be removed immediately.
Storm damage – Storms may cause cracks in limbs or entire trees which can lead them to fall, often landing on homes, cars, other structures or other trees. The weight of storm damaged trees is great and they can be very dangerous to remove or prune.
The Care of Trees offers a 24-hour emergency service to assist in performing the job safely, while minimizing further risk to your property.
Pest infestation – Trees that are stressed or weakened are susceptible to pest infestations. The first line of defense against pests and diseases is your tree’s health. The healthier a tree or shrub, the better able it will be to fend off pests and diseases.
Our arborists assess the infestation and the tree’s health, and recommend the most effective and environmentally sensitive approach possible. State-of-the-art natural pest controls and dormant oils are among the tools we use to help restore a tree to health.
Leaves and Flowers
- Is your tree losing leaves?
- Are there insects on the leaves?
- Are the leaves turning brown or do they have holes in them?
- Are there less leaves this year than there used to be?
- Are the flowers not blooming?
Many of these issues could be due to insect and disease problems with your tree.
The first line of defense against pests and diseases is your tree’s health. The healthier a tree or shrub, the better able it will be to fend off pests and diseases.
Our arborists assess the infestation and the tree’s health, and recommend the most effective and environmentally sensitive approach possible.
State-of-the-art natural pest controls and dormant oils are among the tools we use to help restore a tree to health. Click here to request a consultation.
The Whole Tree
Are you planning construction on your home where you would like to make sure your trees stay healthy? Trees are put under a tremendous amount of stress when construction is performed around or near by their roots. Our certified arborists are trained to assess the potential damage and techniques to preserve your trees that are necessary during construction. Click here to request a consultation to talk with your local arborist about preserving your trees.
Are your trees planted too close to your home? Trees provide a wealth of benefits, both aesthetic and functional, but when they grow too close to a home, sometimes the problems seem to outweigh the benefits.
When most people landscape, they don’t look at the long-term growth potential of their trees. Typically, homeowners want their yards or new landscapes to look lush right away. After five to 10 years, trees that once looked diminutive can become massive – dominating your garden, shading the windows, and filling your gutters with leaves. However, the future for you and your trees may not be totally grim.
The first thing a homeowner should do when they feel their trees are outgrowing their space is to have the tree evaluated by a certified arborist. Consulting with a certified arborist from The Care of Trees about what tree to plant and where to plant it can ensure the longest successful life for your trees while avoiding many potential problems.
If a tree is relatively small and delicate, such as a Japanese maple, it is unlikely that its proximity to a home will have much impact. However, if a redwood, oak, palm or other large tree is growing close to a home, the impact can be significant and the trees may pose some risk.
