Did you know that trees communicate? Yes, you heard right – trees actually communicate with one another through their root systems. This communication is integral to your trees’ health, growth, and longevity. So how does it work, and how can you protect this communication system to ensure that your trees have a long and healthy life? Read More
Urban Tree Planting: Selecting the Right Trees for Small Spaces
If you live in an urban space – or even a suburban neighborhood that’s short on a lawn area – you may think it’s impossible to plant and maintain a tree. How can a tree possibly survive when your green areas are so limited? Believe it or not, there are a number of trees for small spaces that can bring your outdoor living space to life – check out this simple guide on how to choose the right one. Read More
The Benefits of Mulch Around Trees: How Mulching Can Improve Tree Health
The trees in your yard are a critical part of the landscape around your home. Not only do they lend shade to your yard and help keep soil in place, but they also complete your landscaping aesthetic. Trees are an investment, too – they aren’t cheap to add or replace. It’s important to protect the trees in your yard and ensure they have everything they need for long, healthy lives, and one of the best ways to do it is to invest in tree mulch.
Choosing a Tree Care Company: What to Look for in a Reputable Service
A key part of keeping your yard in the best shape year round is having a reliable, quality tree service company to ensure your trees remain healthy. But how do you know which tree service companies are reputable and safe? Hometown Tree Experts are here with tips on choosing a quality company for all of your tree service needs.
8 Reasons You Should Consider Winter Tree Pruning
Summer is on its way and the trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass in your yard are probably exploding with new growth. It can be tempting to pull out the pruning shears and get to work, but is spring or summer really the best time to prune trees? Believe it or not, you should typically hang up your shears until the weather turns cold again – here’s why.
The Weight of Winter Ice on Trees
Though a winter wonderland outside can look very beautiful, the harsh weather can wreak havoc on your trees and lead to damage to your property or harm to you and your family. It is important to be aware of the hazards that winter ice can bring. Read More
Why Winter Tree Pruning Should Be More Than Just an Afterthought
The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and the last thing on anyone’s mind during the Winter is, “Should I prune the trees in my yard today?” We don’t blame you! Maintaining the trees on your property throughout the year requires time and effort, but keeping your trees freshly pruned even during the colder months is crucial for healthy, beautiful trees. Read More
When The Leaves Start to Fall, Don’t Forget to Call Hometown Tree Experts
When summer comes to a close, we look forward to beautiful color-changing leaves, sweater weather, and pumpkin spice. With the changing seasons, homeowners should always plan for fall tree maintenance (and not just raking up your leaves into piles to jump in). To avoid damage to your home or property, monitor and maintain your trees year-round, especially during the cold months. Read More
10 Signs of a Dying Tree you Shouldn’t Ignore
Trees account for some of the most expensive damages to homes and property every year. According to OSHA, trees are more dangerous than sharks in terms of the damage they do to homes and other structures. Tree damage from storms or a dying tree or branches can happen in the blink of an eye. Read More
How to Properly Mulch Around Your Trees
Mulching is an important step to retaining soil moisture and channeling more rainfall into the soil. The right quantity of mulch will slow and prevent weed growth. As an added bonus, a new layer of mulch can make your yard look sharp. Follow these guidelines before spreading mulch in your yard and around your trees: Read More