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Winter Storm Prep

Are you prepared for winter to hit Westchester county? Stress less this winter with our winter storm prep tips. To prepare for winter weather before any storm hits, request a consultation from Westchester county arborists, Westchester Tree Life online here.

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Westchester Tree Life are also proud members of the International Society of Arboriculture!

Prevent winter storm damage with an assessment from a professional arborist! Our team is ISA-certified and knows what to look for to ensure your trees are healthy and secure for the upcoming season. If you are unsure whether your trees can withstand this winter, call Westchester Tree Life today at (914) 238-0069.

Fallen Tree Branches

Storm damage via CBS Sacramento

Heavy snow can stress weak tree branches to the point of snapping and falling on powerlines, a car, house or garage. Damage from a fallen tree branch can be lethal; keep your Westchester residence safe and secure by checking before the winter weather hits. Make sure your weak tree branches are properly cared for with help from Westchester Tree Life!

Power Line Safety

Jay Ericson clears snow of branches weighing down on power lines at his home
via Daily Mail

Strong winds, heavy snow and other harsh winter storm conditions can leave your powerlines susceptible to tree damage. Removing leaning trees and brittle branches close to powerlines is a responsible way to make sure your Westchester home is safe for winter 2016.

Emergency Tree Care in Westchester County

High winds, heavy snow or ice, and lightning can cause serious damage to your property. When Mother Nature leaves her mark in the way of fallen branches, downed trees, or any hazardous limbs hanging precariously over walkways, cars or your home, call Westchester Tree Life for prompt service. We also have emergency 24 hour service available.

Reclaimed Wood DIY Projects

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These reclaimed wood DIY projects are a great way to preserve a tree that meant a lot to you, reduce waste, and re-purpose old wood into a new, useful item! Westchester Tree Life believes in always making environmentally-conscious decisions, especially when they directly involve wood! Here are our favorite reclaimed wood diy projects:

Reclaimed Interior Design

1. DIY Reclaimed Wood Headboard

We love the idea of assembling pieces of wood into a beautiful new headboard! This is a great way to give your bedroom an environmentally-friendly makeover without breaking the bank!

2. New Shelves

Make your life a little more organized by repurposing that old wood into new shelves! Not only does this project give your closet a new life, it makes storage simple!

3. Rustic Kitchen Lighting

Do you have wood from your old home that you want to work into your new interior design? Recycle your wood into a rustic light fixture ideal for your cozy New England kitchen!

4. Towel Rack

We love the idea of taking wood from an old palette and reworking it to create a towel rack! This design is much easier than it looks to create; for a finished look, be sure to stain all of the pieces!

Repurposed Garden & Outdoor Design

1. Garden Walkway

Repurposed wood gives a garden a personal touch. Whether your wood is recycled from a favorite old tree that you had to have removed, or a wood pallet, this project is easy!

2. Patio Swing

Give your patio a fun swing crafted from recycled wood!

3. Firewood Storage

Prep your firewood for next winter with a firewood storage container! This great DIY project will keep all of your firewood stacked and neat.

Check out more great DIY projects using reclaimed wood on our Pinterest board here.

What is Dormant Pruning?

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Dormant pruning is a great way to maintain healthy, beautiful trees! What is dormant pruning? Dormant pruning is the pruning of a tree during the off-season (fall and winter).

The Benefits of Pruning

Pruning your tree ensures that all dangerous limbs are removed, which prevents property damage and personal injury.

Removing unnecessary tree branches also influences and encourages tree growth while allowing your tree to maintain it’s proper weight distribution.

Which tree shape do you like best?

Are you looking to shape your tree into a certain configuration? Pruning is the answer!

Why Dormant Pruning is Best

Removing limbs is stressful to the tree. Pruning your tree during it’s dormant season ensures that less sap is loss, and the tree endures less physical stress.

Trees are also less susceptible to damage from insects and disease during the dormant season.

Only a Little Off the Top

When pruning your trees, we recommend that you only remove what is needed.

Westchester Tree Life is happy to assist you in dormant pruning!

We highly recommend that you call a professionally certified arborist to properly prune your tree.

5 Facts About the Emerald Ash Borer

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The Emerald Ash Borer, commonly referred to as the EAB beetle is a bright metallic green beetle which is 10-13 millimeters. The EAB beetle has caused millions of ash trees in North America to die, since it’s accidental introduction from Asia. Here are five facts to help you understand this pest and the economic destruction it has caused.

Damage to an Ash tree from the EAB beetle.

1. With the help of dendrochronological reconstruction (a method of scientific dating based on the analysis of tree rings), scientists have traced EAB destruction back to the early 1990’s in Michigan.

2. An EAB beetle’s lifespan ranges from 1-2 years in North America.

3. The EAB beetle kills ash trees by destroying the water and nutrient conducting tissues under the tree’s bark. A tree will die within two years of signs of the EAB beetle.

4. The Emerald Ash Borer is spread through the moving of firewood from it’s initial location. We also know that the EAB beetle can fly a half of a mile from the tree where they have emerged. For more information on moving firewood, click here .

A closer look at a female EAB beetle!

5. The Emerald Ash Borer is now recognized as the most harmful pest in North America. Having caused the destruction of over a million ash trees, this beetle has been recognized as a serious problem which can cost billions of dollars to fix.