Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Johnston County tree trimmer killed in 65-foot fall from bucket truck – WRAL.com


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Johnston County tree trimmer killed in 65-foot fall from bucket truck
WRAL.com
Family members said Vick was the co-owner of Country Boy Tree Service and was well-known in Johnston, Wilson and Wayne counties. He was also the co-owner of Kenly Appliances in Kenley. Selma police and OSHA are investigating the death.

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Supervisors to consider money for tree removal – Visalia Times-Delta – Visalia Times-Delta


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Supervisors to consider money for tree removal – Visalia Times-Delta
Visalia Times-Delta
Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider funding for tree removal project.

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Owner of tree removal business killed in tree trimming accident in … – WNCN


WITN


Owner of tree removal business killed in tree trimming accident in …
WNCN
The owner of a tree removal business was killed in a work accident Monday afternoon in Selma.
Man dies after being thrown from bucket truck – WITNWITN

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Local tree service companies face busy week after storm – WFMZ Allentown


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Local tree service companies face busy week after storm
WFMZ Allentown
RICHMOND TWP., Pa. – Trying to keep up with Mother Nature can be hard. John Marcincavage’s H&M Lawn and Tree Services is doing its best to keep up with many new customers. "Being the boss of a tree company, all I did was really spend a lot of time on …

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Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrested, accused of helping pal cover up crash – Miami Herald


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Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrested, accused of helping pal cover up crash
Miami Herald
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was arrested Tuesday after investigators said he helped a dentist buddy cover up a hit-and-run crash that left a gardener severely injured. Prosecutors charged David Casillas, 35, with organized fraud, filing a false
Florida Highway Patrol Cop Arrested for Covering Up Miami Beach Hit-and-RunMiami New Times

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Road will close for tree removal – Walton Tribune



Road will close for tree removal
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Possible tornado blamed for flattening Conway barn, tearing roofs of homes, church – The Recorder


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Possible tornado blamed for flattening Conway barn, tearing roofs of homes, church
The Recorder
Power and tree service crews worked through the night and were arrayed across the town’s rural roads as the sun came up. A major break affected a primary line that enters Conway from Deerfield, Eversource reported. Most of the damage seemed associated …

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Good Life Tree Service is dedicated to the health, safety and appearance of your trees! Schedule a free estimate … – Lincoln Journal Star



Good Life Tree Service is dedicated to the health, safety and appearance of your trees! Schedule a free estimate …
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Good Life Tree Service LLC is a member-managed, licensed and insured professional tree service dedicated to the health, safety, and appearance of all trees. Quality service is guaranteed. We believe in maintaining fair, honest prices in an often

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National Organization Improves Employee Satisfaction with UltiPro … – Business Wire (press release)


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National Organization Improves Employee Satisfaction with UltiPro …
Business Wire (press release)
Ultimate Software announced today that Lewis Tree Service, one of the largest providers of vegetation management services, is using UltiPro to achieve.

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Storm brings tree removal program to a halt | | calaverasenterprise … – Calaveras Enterprise



Storm brings tree removal program to a halt | | calaverasenterprise …
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Dead trees are slowly being pulled out of the ground, but there is still plenty of work to be done. The county released a press release midday Tuesday stating …

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Grigg Design, Inc. Named Best Landscaping, Lawn Care and Tree … – Benzinga



Grigg Design, Inc. Named Best Landscaping, Lawn Care and Tree …
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Virginia-based, Grigg Design, Inc. has been named by Northern Virginia Magazine as Best Landscaping, Lawn Care and Tree Removal Service for 2017.

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Why Pruning Trees Now Can Save You Some Money

 

Adopting a practice of pruning the trees on your property will save you money in the long run. Have you heard the phrase that “Maintenance is cheaper than replacement”? It’s true for tree care as well. The health and growth of your trees, can actually depend on regular pruning. Better health, better curb appeal and less risk of property damage by establishing good tree maintenance habits now.

The most common time to prune trees is during a tree’s (usually, winter), and ideally, after the coldest part of the season has passed. This is a general rule as each tree will have its own optimal care guidelines.

 

So, how can pruning a tree save you money?

Largely, good tree maintenance by a Certified Arborist will continue reinforce a tree’s structure and health, and will act as a preventative measure for property damage.

With proper branch removal and shaping, when storms arise, the wind, water, snow and/or ice will move through the branches without as much risk of losing branches or even the trees themselves. Some storms can actually uproot a tree, if the ground is very wet.

We’ve had a very cold winter, and it’s lately been wet as well. The branches that come down, and the trees that topple over can do serious damage to homes, fences and even neighboring properties.

Keeping your trees strong and healthy will keep them standing.

 

Let’s look at some numbers:

Meet the hypothetical tree: Say you have a beautiful, mature tree in your backyard. It stands approximately 80 feet tall and has branches ½ way up that appear to be 12-15 inches in diameter near the trunk, and then grow out from the trunk by 15-20 feet. Each.

This tree is planted about 4 feet from a fence shared with a neighboring property. And the trunk stands about 6 feet away from a detached garage. Branches from the tree grow out and give shade to the neighbors on the other side of the fence, and also throw shade over the garage.

This mature and beloved tree hasn’t had any pruning or maintenance done in more than 8 years.

 

The Preventive Maintenance Care

An estimate shares that a $1200 – $1500 pruning service will thin 3-5 large branches from the top and allow for better airflow and circulation. Helpful in the storms.

The estimate also details specific branches that should be monitored for cracks or breaking over the next year.

 

The Repairs Needed After a Storm

There was a very windy and rainy storm late in December.

One large branch broke from our hypothetical tree. But this broken limb is actually still attached to the tree’s trunk. Unfortunately, the branch was one that grew over the garage and there is now damage to the roof of the garage that needs to be repaired.

Inside the garage? No…no cars fit in this one.

It’s full of skis, a couple of kayaks, 2 paddleboards and 5 bicycles. All of which will need to be reviewed for damages. The woodworking tools and supplies, used by this creative owners, are now also open to risk of theft while the garage is damaged.

Let’s also remember that the branch needs to be removed not only from the tree but also from the property.

Easily, this storm’s damage is well over the $1500 preventive maintenance care.

The work we do, with chainsaws, trucks and chippers, is definitely for larger trees. Keep in mind that maintenance tasks can be rotated between the mature trees on your property too.

Depending on the trees’ needs and health, and on your budget, an evergreen may be pruned one year, and then a year later (or even two years later) a deciduous tree (one that loses its leaves annually) may need our care and attention.

Ask your chosen Certified Arborist to put together a long-term care plan for the trees on your property as part of an estimate.

 

There is a way that good tree maintenance can actually make you some money too.

Are you ready for this one?

Let’s talk a bit about keeping a tree’s beautiful shape throughout its life on a residential property.
Your trees, mainly in the front yard, can add or detract from your property’s overall curb appeal.

What does this mean?

A beautiful home, and the surrounding environment on the property, can bring a better price, or ROI, when you go to sell your property to a new owner.

Think about it from a “buyer’s” perspective. Would you want to make a long-term, large invest in a well-kept, healthy property? One that’s been thoughtfully kept and professionally maintained.

Or would you invest in a property with misshapen, possibly dead or diseased trees surrounding a house?

Which would you choose to invest in?

Long term care makes for a better return on your investment. Especially when you begin to consider selling your property.

We’d love to be your chosen Certified Arborist! We’re ready to give you a free estimate regarding preventive tree maintenance and pruning. Schedule your free estimate today.

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Stump Grinding & Root Removal as Preventive Maintenance & More

Reclaim space on your property by removing overgrown trees, including the stumps and root systems. When you remove stumps and root systems, you may also be removing a specific and costly threat to your underground utility systems. Read on!

Did you know that many native Northwest trees have stumps and a root system that are as large underground as the canopy of the tree itself?

Removing stumps and root systems from your property can serve in a few ways:

  • Removes the threat of future damage to underground utilities
  • Adds flexibility to your property or landscaping plans
  • Ensures better curb appeals for your property

 

Concerned about the nearby plants and trees?

We actually use use a self-propelled grinder on rubber tracks. The cutting teeth are on on a powerful flywheel, and that’s what removes the stump… with minimal disruption to nearby growth.

We found a couple of stumps in a few front yards in West Seattle that could use removal services.

Take a look.

This job, in our opinion, just isn’t done yet.

See all of the cuts that have happened to this tree to get down to the stump? This is the first we’ve seen of this stump and can assume, based on the size, that this tree was simply getting too big for the space.

Another thing to consider are the underground utilities. As the tree was reaching higher, the roots were spreading and growing underground as well.

We don’t know this tree’s particular root structure from here, but the other unknown is, we don’t know where the water and sewer pipes hook up to the street either.

We’ll do another post in the future about roots that damage utilities. Because sadly, we see that happening frequently.

Not the most beautiful thing to look at, at present, right?

 

Here’s why this is important:

The location of this stump is behind a small apartment building, just 1 block off of the busiest shopping area of West Seattle. Right now, West Seattle is experiencing a growth spurt with lots and lots of new construction, namely apartments and condos.

Space this close to the Alaska Junction is highly desirable and rents are extremely competitive.  

If this tree stump was in your yard, and you were located in a competitive and growing part of town, would you be willing to remove it in order to get a better offer for your property?

Even if you weren’t selling or moving, you might have better neighbor relations with a prettier garden bed. Right?

 

Did you also notice?

You saw the newer / younger bushes further up the bed in the image above, right?

As mentioned before, the machine we use can remove the stump and root system without damaging the other plants that are sharing this bed. What if you had another valuable ornamental tree or a beloved rose bush? Something you really cared about but were nervous of damaging in the process of removing the overgrown or unwanted tree?

 

Permits prior to removal

Since we’re talking about removals, it’s important to note that each county, and even each city, has it’s own methods and restrictions for removing trees. Be sure to review your local area on this page of our site. Or give us a call to schedule and we’ll discuss the specifics for your area and project directly.

After all, landscaping is its own investment. And compliance with city and county permits are key to be sure all work is clearly scoped prior and all parties are informed as needed in order to proceed without penalties of any kind.

We understand that. And that’s exactly why we’re cautious about the machinery we choose to use in our practice. It’s important to us that you specify your wishes before we begin any kind of removal. We especially need you to note the nearby trees, bushes and plants you’re really attached before we get started.

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Man trimming tree near powerline shocked in West Bexar County … – FOX 29


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Man trimming tree near powerline shocked in West Bexar County …
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SAN ANTONIO – A man trimming tree limbs was shocked when a branch that was touching a power line also came into contact with the metal bucket the victim …

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