Tree Consulting and Tree Management Services
We can help you manage your investment in arborculture to your benefit
We can help you manage your investment in arborculture to your benefit
Why plant a tree? The first thing to consider when tree planting is why do you want to plant it or what are you looking to achieve? Is it for shade, to create a screen to block the neighbors, aesthetics, or some other reason? Certified arborists at Arbor Plant Health Care have the knowledge, …
How will my trees and shrubs benefit from Plant Health Care? The most common reason a tree owner calls an arborist is concern that something is wrong with a tree. Ornamental trees and shrubs can quickly succumb to problems. Sometimes the cause of concern is a minor problem that is easily explained and corrected. Other times …
What is Stump Grinding and Stump Removal? After your trees or shrubs are cut, you may need to have the stumps removed. This will allow you to replant another tree, to grass over an area for easing mowing, or maybe just to remove a possible tripping hazard. We can remove stumps easily with little to …
Why tree insect and disease control is important? Trees in your landscape can be negatively impacted by insects and/or other tree disease. Sometimes trees and shrubs become stressed from drought, heat, construction, soil compaction, root zone destruction, etc. and as a result, may become infected with insects and disease. Insect infestation in trees and …
What is vertical mulching? A vertical mulching process is the procedure where many holes are made in the soil of the root zone surrounding the tree with the purpose of creating many entryways for air, moisture, and nutrients. This can benefit trees that have undergone construction damage, soil compaction, and areas that have too much …
Why use tree support systems? Tree Cabling and Tree Bracing, combined with proper pruning practices can help stabilize a structurally weak tree. Weak limbs and co-dominant stems can be supported using cabling and bracing. These tree support systems can help prevent storm damage and limb breakage when the tree is under stress from heavy …
Why is tree preservation important during construction? The construction process can impact trees negatively in the following ways: Cutting, crushing or damage to the root system Compacting soil in the root zone Injure the trunk, major roots and crown Heat damage Chemical damage Root collar damage Consulting with a certified arborist at Arbor Plant Health …
Why should you fertilize trees and shrubs? Often soils in urban areas are depleted of nutrients. In the forest leaves and deadwood fall onto the forest floor and decompose and nutrients are slowly available again. In urban areas we rake our leaves and collect our grass clippings and remove them from around the root …
Why is hedge and shrub pruning important? Proper, professional, and regular shrub pruning and hedge pruning will add to the beauty of a well maintained landscape and enhance the health of your plants. Our experienced ISA certified arborists offer a range of ornamental shrub pruning services in addition …