Slime spotted on trees is known as bacterial ooze. There are different types of bacterial ooze, and they’re not very well studied. Bacterial ooze can easily go unnoticed. At its most basic they form when a tree gets damaged and subsequently infected with bacteria. In certain circumstances if the bacteria is able to feed on the tree sap and nothing prevents it from multiplying it will eventually form this slime. Read More
Proper Pruning
Pruning is the stock and trade of professional arborists. A well-pruned tree is a thing of beauty, born of skill and knowledge. Done well, pruning enhances tree aesthetics, fosters new growth, and mitigates human and tree hazards. Read More
Why Is Tree Removal Important?
Home and business owners often tend to procrastinate in attending to landscape maintenance projects, especially when it comes to the daunting task of removing trees from any type of property. Not only does the process sound overwhelming and stressful, but most worry that the cost of tree removal will make a serious dent in one’s bank account. Despite playing a major role in green industry and keeping our environment clean, the experts at Hometown Tree Experts stress that removal may be necessary due to Urban Forestry. Read More
Prepping Trees for Winter in the DMV
Winter tree care and preventative maintenance is crucial for maintaining the health and beauty of your trees. You can perform five simple steps to help your trees weather the winter conditions. This includes watering, minimizing salt exposure, mulching, and more. Read More
How to Avoid Costly Storm Samage
The question you never want to think about as a homeowner:
Is your tree healthy enough to survive a severe storm? If your tree were to fall, will homeowner’s insurance cover tree loss or tree removal? Read More
Protecting Your Trees From Winter
Did you know that there are a few ways to help keep your trees healthy in the winter? Many human elements can damage your trees.
Heavy snow and ice storms cause damage by bending and breaking branches. Multi-stemmed evergreens, such as yews, arborvitae, and junipers, are often the most prone to damage. To protect these plants from limb breakage prior to winter, tie branches together loosely with strips of cloth or coated twine. Remove in early spring. Read More
Thinking About Removing a Tree? Here are Some Things to Think About
Some things to consider when you are thinking about tree removal. Read More
Fall: The Perfect Time to Trim Your Trees
Fall is the perfect time to trim and remove deadwood from the trees in your yard…maintaining the trees on your property is important to insure longevity of your tree but also to keep them from causing damage to your home. As the leaves start falling it will become obvious which branches have a strain put on them and may need to be removed before ice and snow set in. Weak branches cannot survive the winter or the weight of ice and snow and they tend to buckle and crack. Smaller branches can collect in gutters causing blockages, while larger branches can cause damage to your home. Maintaining your trees will benefit you in the long time as a tree that stays healthy will not need to be removed. Read More
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Planting Trees for the Fall
Did you hold off on planting new trees this spring and now you’re regretting the decision?
Planting trees in the fall is ideal for a couple of reasons. The ground is still warm even if the air is crisp! The warmer soil temperature means that your tree can send out new roots and settle into the garden quicker than if you planted it in the cold spring ground. In the spring and summer, your tree may be at danger of drying out and dying, but the cooler fall air and rains means your tree has a better chance of survival if planted now. Read More