Has a tree in your landscape been struck by lightning? Statistics show roughly 8 million lightning strikes occur each day. While most of them occur in rural areas, others occur in residential communities. When lightning strikes a tree, though, it can cause serious damage. So, what should you … [Read more...]
Is an overgrown oak tree in your landscape causing you problems? Maybe it's blanketing your lawn with acorns – some oaks can drop 10,000 acorns per year – or perhaps its large branches are overhanging your front porch. In cases such as these, many homeowners assume that topping the problematic … [Read more...]
It's not uncommon for tree branches to decay and die. Even if the trunk and the rest of the canopy is healthy, one or more branches may already be dead. As a result, you might be wondering whether you should prune dead tree branches or simply leave them in place. While tree branches can die … [Read more...]
Pruning is an important step in tree care. While many common North American tree species require little-to-no maintenance, you can encourage healthy growth and development while also maintaining greater control over over the trees – by pruning them on a regular basis. However, you'll want to … [Read more...]
Trimming and pruning trees is beneficial for several reasons: it removes diseased and dead branches, promoting better health and longevity for the tree; it removes potentially dangerous branches that could fall and cause injury; and it improves the overall appearance and aesthetics of the … [Read more...]
Gutters and downspouts play an important role in a home's drainage and runoff. When water lands on the roof, it flows into the gutters and through the downspouts, at which point it runs away from the home's foundation. Unfortunately, though, gutters don't always work as intended. If leaves, tree … [Read more...]
Part of maintaining a healthy, attractive landscape tree involves caring for the crown canopy. Granted, certain varieties require less maintenance than others, but neglecting this otherwise routine process may have a negative impact on your entire landscape. So, what's the best way to care for your … [Read more...]
Selective Tree Pruning with clear objectives in mind can be done at any time of the year. However, recommended times vary depending on the species. In general, the best time to prune most trees and shrubs is during late winter and early spring. Deadwood removal is an exception to the general … [Read more...]
When a storm strikes, some trees seem to sustain only minor damage, while others suffer the loss of large limbs or sizable parts of their branching structure. In the worst cases, trees may be completely split in two or may have nothing left but a trunk. In this case we at "Woodsman Tree Service" … [Read more...]
It's the day after all the turkey, stuffing and one of my favorites...pecan pie. I'm watching my wife and young daughter begin the process of decorating the Christmas tree. It's then that my mind wanders (according to my wife that happens a lot) to trees of another sort, those in our yards. Now … [Read more...]
