There are thousands of tree species all over the world and all these trees share the same anatomical features. All trees have trunks, branches, intricate rooting systems and leaves that make up their core systems. If you are curious about the anatomy and importance of each part, reading this...
Nurturing multiple trees on your land will complete the look of your yard and increase the curb appeal of your property. Trees will also produce oxygen and encourage wildlife to move into the area. Just like any living thing, trees have a set lifespan which means that sometimes you...
Tree care is generally a hands-on activity that involves showering the roots and limbs with gentle attention. This is in the form of spreading mulch, pruning branches, or even just watering the roots. Sometimes harsh weather can come in suddenly and leave your trees in such a serious state...
Trees can get sick just like people, and when your trees start to exhibit signs of illness, you may have questions. Sometimes these signs can be a regular decline in tree health, or in other cases, these signs could mean your tree has a disease and needs to be...
Effectively maintaining your landscape and trees take a good amount of time and effort. Often, homeowners will delay trimming or pruning their trees out of laziness or simply because they don’t know how to correctly care of their trees. But, you should know that tree trimming should be at...
When you purchase a home in the center of town, you will inevitably run into the subject of power lines. Power lines are an essential feature of any urban area, and you must pay attention to the tree growth in your yard if you happen to be near overhead...
A tree has many parts, all of which contribute to its overall health. Just like the human body, each part of the tree works together to ensure the tree’s survival. There are a few important elements that trees and other plants need to live; these include carbon dioxide, water,...
Most homeowners assume that tree trimming is simple and believe they can do it themselves over the weekend. Although, tree trimming is a very dangerous endeavor that claims at least 100 lives annually not to mention twice as many injuries. Without the right trimming tools and the knowledge of...
Mature trees are an important part of any urban forest. They offer benefits which include improved air quality, lower consumption of energy, storm water runoff reduction and so much more. Older trees offer more benefits than their younger counterparts which is why tree maintenance is critical. Mature tree pruning...
When the weather is cold, and snow covers the ground, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is garden or tree care. However, did you know that winter is actually one of the best times to care for your trees? Typically, professional tree care companies like Five Star Tree Services are...