We all have to do our best to stay prepared for the forces of nature. With that said, it’s important that we keep our trees property pruned and trimmed, especially those near power lines. Not only could this pose a… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Safety’ Category
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Choosing a Tree for Your Tree Swing
The humble tree swing is one of the best options for outdoor, low-tech entertainment. Children and adults alike enjoy kicking off their shoes and enjoying the simple pleasure of the swing. To get the most out of your experience, here… Read More
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Possible Effects of Lightning on Your Trees
It’s really a no brainer that severe weather can have lasting and damaging effects on trees. We’ve even seen the end results around our neighborhoods after a thunderstorm has rolled through. From the wind, rain, and lightning, we’ve seen limbs… Read More
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Designing a Tree-Safe Home Improvement Project
Fall is the best time of year for home improvement projects. The weather is nicer, the days are still long enough you can accomplish a great deal on the weekend, and the summer afternoon rains are a thing of the… Read More
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Choosing the Right Tree for Your Tree House
Nothing says “summer time” quite like taking a few days to build a tree house. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your tree house is going to be the place of many great childhood stories and memories, and that is… Read More
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How to Handle a Tree Damaged by Storms
Almost every season is known for storms, whether it’s the whipping snowstorms of winter months or the sudden thunderstorms of summer. Unfortunately, storms do a very good job at damaging and killing trees in residential and commercial properties throughout the… Read More
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Why Tree Removal is Best Left to Professionals
Trees seem pretty simple—bark, leaves, fruit, squirrels lurking and screaming at you from the branches, sets of eyes peeking at you from holes, mold, fungus, potentially deadly branches just waiting to fall. Okay, trees don’t seem so simple after all…. Read More
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Are Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Your Trees Harmful?
When we see new growth on our landscape, we usually assume that it is a good thing. Flowers, grass, and trees all seem to portend well about the vibrancy of your landscape. Next thing you know you see some mushrooms… Read More
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Is it Safe to Have External Tree Roots Removed?
Whether you have a tree in your front yard that has been slowly growing during your twenty years in your home or you just moved to a home that has a backyard tree with way more roots than expected, external… Read More
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Why Tree Topping?
One of the many services we offer at Nelson Tree Specialist is tree topping. Professionally done tree topping can yield many benefits for homeowners. You want your trees to look good, but also reduce the potential for problems later on… Read More