JUST SAY NO TO TREE TOPPING WHAT IS TOPPING According to the International Society of Arboriculture, topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches used to reduce the size of a tree. Topping is the most harmful tree practice known and is not a viable method of height reduction. It does not decrease future risk […]
A splash of color can really transform your garden or landscape and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing whites or pinks or a combination of the two spread across a sea of green and browns. They stand out and make your area whether large or small really stand out. So if you’re looking to […]
BEWARE OF THE BRADFORD PEAR A sure sign of spring is the snowy white blooms on Bradford Pears. For years, the Bradford Pear has been an iconic Southern tree, but now, it may be the most despised. RAPID REPRODUCTION OF THE BRADFORD PEAR The Bradford Pear was introduced as an ornamental tree in 1964 by […]
EFFECTS OF HEAVY RAIN ON TREES It’s not uncommon to see toppled trees in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a heavy rainfall. While rain can be a good thing for trees, too much of it can cause trouble. Unfortunately, no tree is immune to Mother Nature, and tree falling is always a risk during extreme weather conditions. […]
CONSTRUCTION AND TREES In today’s world, there is construction everywhere. Roads are constantly being expanded and improved upon and new buildings and homes are being built. For most people, construction is an annoyance, but for trees, it can be deadly. TYPES OF DAMAGE Most damage that occurs to trees as a result of construction is […]