Don’t let your trees threaten your property or life as they destabilize during severe weather. Regular tree assessments and preventative measures can help your trees survive severe storm conditions intact. toddsmariettatreeservices.com gathered information on why trees need regular hazard assessments, what is examined during an evaluation, the types of damages trees suffer in different storms, and preventative measures you can take. Tree Hazard Assessments - Emergency and Storm … [Read more...] about Why Do I Need a Tree Hazard Assessment
How to Stake a Leaning Tree
Your leaning tree can fall, causing catastrophic and life-threatening damages. By staking your tree, you can help it re-establish itself, prevent its death, and eliminate the danger of it falling. toddsmariettatreeservices.com gathered information on why trees lean, how to properly stake them, and when tree removal may be necessary. Why Trees Lean Before taking action to stake or brace a tree, it’s helpful to understand the reasons why trees may lean in different stages of their … [Read more...] about How to Stake a Leaning Tree
5 Marietta Ga Tree Diseases – Identification and Treatment
That concerning tree in your yard may be diseased and risky to leave unaddressed. However, inaction is what often leads to severe and avoidable damage. While diseased trees can pose a threat to your landscape, property, and surrounding people, identifying and treating such cases properly can mitigate and prevent disastrous tree fall situations. toddsmariettatreeservices.com names five common tree diseases in Marietta GA, how to identify, treat, and when to have the tree evaluated by a … [Read more...] about 5 Marietta Ga Tree Diseases – Identification and Treatment
How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Anthracnose
You may be unknowingly spreading disease all over your landscape. Those yellow, brown, or black spots on your tree may be anthracnose. Avoid hosing down your tree to try and clean it, you could be spreading this fungi everywhere! Over time and repeated attacks, anthracnose can weaken your tree’s health and provide an opportunity for other disease and infestation. Once identified, tree anthracnose should be treated immediately. toddsmariettatreeservices.com gathered this information to … [Read more...] about How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Anthracnose
Tree Protection Instructions During Construction, Landscaping, and Hardscaping Projects
Construction, landscaping, and hardscaping projects all involve some level of planning and in many cases, the acquisition of land disturbance permits. Part of the planning for such projects should include the protection of existing trees on the site. Nearly every municipality and county (nationwide) has created, adopted, or adapted a set of ordinances or codes which regulate how existing trees should be protected during land disturbance activities. These ordinances serve to protect the health … [Read more...] about Tree Protection Instructions During Construction, Landscaping, and Hardscaping Projects
Tree Root Killing, Removal, and Cutting
Killing tree roots, removing them, and cutting them are three ways to control the growth of roots, and the damage they can cause to driveways, retainer walls, and home foundations. Each of these actions has the potential to solve your principle problem, while creating another one. In this article, we will discuss each option and how it affects your tree and landscape. We will also provide several alternatives which could potentially solve your root problems. Identifying Your Root Problem In … [Read more...] about Tree Root Killing, Removal, and Cutting
Tree Preparation for Storms and Hazardous Weather
Major late winter storms have wreaked havoc on the Northeast, while bringing more rain to the Southeast. From coastal storm surge and flooding to record setting snowfall and downed trees that have caused power outages, catastrophic property damage and loss of life. With trees, preparation and preventative measures are key to their survival of severe weather. However, even the most well prepared landscape can suffer tree damage or loss in a major weather event. Before the next storm strikes, … [Read more...] about Tree Preparation for Storms and Hazardous Weather
Tips for Protecting Your Evergreen Trees and Shrubs this Winter
Winter is coming and it’s time that you took some steps to protect the biggest investments you’ve made in your garden. The ornamental shrubs, evergreens, and shade trees will need a little extra help to survive the harsh winter. The cold temperatures and winds of winter can cause bleaching in evergreen trees. The roots, bark, and branches are also susceptible to additional damage that could injure or even kill them. There is hope though, so don’t give up just yet! Read … [Read more...] about Tips for Protecting Your Evergreen Trees and Shrubs this Winter
Deciduous Trees, Dormancy, and Winter Months
When trees shed their leaves for dormancy, there are various ways to prepare your tree for the winter season. Some factors like excess temperature, ground soil freeze, and ice showers may have a negative impact on your tree’s health. In this article Todd will discuss the main methods you can use to prepare your trees for the coming cold months. What is a Deciduous Tree The term ‘deciduous tree’ refers to a tree that sheds all of its leaves seasonally during the fall months … [Read more...] about Deciduous Trees, Dormancy, and Winter Months