Tree Trimming vs. Pruning: What’s the Difference?

Tree trimming and pruning are both crucial to the health and beauty of your trees. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, these services are not the same. What’s the difference between tree trimming and tree pruning? What Is Tree Trimming? The process of tree trimming is focused primarily on aesthetics. We do this task to maintain a tree’s desired shape and appearance. Left alone, trees can become unwieldy, with branches growing in various directions. This uneven growth can leave your trees looking scraggly, unbalanced or misshapen. Overgrowth can also have an impact on the health of the tree and any adjoining plants. Extra branches can prevent them from getting the moisture, nutrients and light they need to thrive. Trimming most

Why Should You Hire an Arborist for Tree Care?

When it comes to tree care, don’t hire a landscaper — hire a certified arborist. Healthy, well-maintained trees can boost your curb appeal and add value to your property. Damaged and diseased trees do exactly the opposite. And often, landscapers may not have the requisite training and skills to properly care for your trees. Whether your trees need help or you simply want to keep them in good shape, an arborist is the right professional for the job. What Is a Certified Arborist? A certified arborist is a highly trained professional with extensive knowledge about the art and science behind properly planting, caring for and maintaining trees. Becoming an arborist takes a great deal of study and dedication. At least three years of full-time experience working in t

Tree Removal Advice: 5 Reasons to Get Rid of Old Tree Stumps

Must you call a tree-removal service to get rid of that old stump in your yard, or can you just leave it there? In most cases, arborists recommend stump removal. Why? No. 1: Tree Stumps Are Hazardous An old stump could be dangerous for your kids, as they could easily trip and fall when running and playing in the yard. Neighbors and visitors might also take a tumble, and if someone is injured, you could be held liable. Stumps that are low to the ground can also be a lawn-care hazard. You or your landscape service could accidentally hit a stump and damage mowing equipment, requiring a trip to the repair shop. No. 2: Tree Stumps Attract Insects If you leave an old stump to rot, it can attract wood-boring insects. Beetles, carpenter ants, termites and many other pests

5 Tree Services to Consider this Fall

With professional tree services, your trees can remain healthy all winter and be ready to grow strong next spring. Just like lawns and gardens, trees are vulnerable to weather changes. To prepare them for survival during the colder months, they need some care and attention. Winter will be here in Utah before you know it, so consider the five tree services below for fall. No. 1: Tree Evaluation If you’ve never gotten tree services, schedule a professional checkup. A comprehensive evaluation will reveal the condition of your trees as well as any issues that may need to be addressed. Trees with problems will be able to get the care they require to survive through the winter. No. 2: Fall Tree Soil Care You may already know that your lawn benefits from fertilization

The Importance of Tree Insect Control in Utah

In Utah, tree insect control is quickly becoming a critical concern. Besides the many potentially damaging pests that are native to our area, changes in our climate are driving new pests into our state. Some of these pests aren’t much more than a nuisance that may eat your fruit or cause foliage to become unsightly. Others, however, can kill your trees before you know they even exist. The Potential Damage of Tree Insects Every year, we talk to customers who had their fruit tree crop decimated by some type of pest or another. Although this is frustrating – and, if you sell your crop, potentially costly – your trees will live to see another year. The same can be said for tree insects that cause cosmetic damage. The more dangerous pests, and the ones you need to worry abo