Moss on Trees: Is It a Problem?

You might expect standard tree services to include moss removal, so why is it so difficult to find an arborist to tackle this problem? Likely because moss isn’t really a problem. Everyone has a different opinion about the look of moss, but increasingly it’s being seen for the natural beauty it is. Unlike vines, moss does absolutely no harm to trees. A lot of people consider it a beautiful accessory, making trees look like they’ve come straight out of a fairy tale, especially in cooler months when the branches would otherwise be bare. However, you can remove this spongy green plant if you’d like. Moss removal services aren’t often listed as a tree service, but you can get it done if you ask about it. You also can remove it yourself using a simple steel wool pad. It co

Caring for the Quaking Aspen Tree

Your quaking aspen needs unique tree services, and not just because it’s the official tree of Utah! These trees can grow to massive heights, and in central Utah you’ll find one that’s estimated to be 80,000 years old, so you know it’s a hardy tree that can seemingly live forever with the right care. Durability and magnificence are part of what made Utah change our official tree from the Colorado blue spruce to the quaking aspen in 2014. Lake many aspens, the quaking is a deciduous tree that prefers regions that are a little bit cooler. However, sometimes they can be a challenging tree to care for. Just four decades ago, aspens were rarely planted in residential areas, but thanks to their fast growth and ability to give a landscape a finished look quickly, they’ve

Fruit Tree Care: Where Are the Fruits?

When fruit tree care involves figuring out why you’re not getting any fruit, it can be frustrating. Maybe part of the reason you fell in love with your home was because of those promising fruit trees out back, and you’ve had visions of yard-to-table apple and peach pies. Or perhaps you spent a pretty penny buying mature fruit trees and caring for them, only to be rewarded with nothing edible. Fruit trees stop bearing fruit for many reasons, and it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Fruit trees are programmed to bear fruit; it’s their sole purpose. First they make leaves, then flowers, then fruits, and they repeat this cycle indefinitely. Usually absence of fruit is environmental, and sometimes the sheer age of the tree can cause problems. Fruit trees need bet

Tree Services: The Root of the Problem

When you think of tree services like trimming and pruning, you probably imagine an arborist snipping wayward, dead or dangerous branches. However, the real root of the problem might be right under your nose. Tree roots can cause major issues and even damage, and can often require trimming, too. Root cutting services should be handled only by a professional and only when absolutely necessary, because it’s possible to permanently damage the tree in the process. Root problems can happen for a number of reasons, such as if a tree was planted in an area that’s too small for it, if a home was built too close to a tree or if the roots naturally sprung up but you’ve found that it’s become impossible for the kids to play safely around them or for you to mow your lawn. Cutting the

Tree and Shrub Fertilization with Pine Needles

If you’re looking for a cheap, fantastic tree and shrub fertilization option and you have pine trees in your yard, it’s literally right under your nose! Pine needles are nature’s ready-made mulch, providing the exact nutrients your soil needs. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners are initially put off by all those needles because they have a knack for getting everywhere. Some even try to battle them, but that’s a fight you’re sure to lose. Instead of worrying over the blanket of pine needles, embrace it! Pine needles are acidic, which is why weeds (or any other greenery!) rarely grow near pine trees. Instead of giving in to temptation and adding rocks or bark chips to try and tame the needle spread, consider welcoming this more organic, natural landscaping and let the nee