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Do You Have a Dangerous Tree?

Identifying dangerous trees before winter snowstorms become the norm is a good idea if you want to maintain a safe yard and environment. To prevent a potentially dangerous situation, checking your trees for signs of weakness is a great way to prepare for the upcoming winter months. For a thorough tree assessment from a tree care professional, call Westchester Tree Life at (914) 238-0069!

Dangerous Tree Risks

Before review the signs of a dangerous tree, let’s review the risks. A falling tree can seriously injure one or multiple people, cause extensive property damage and in worst case scenarios, result in death. To completely safeguard against dangerous tree risks, we highly recommend reaching out to Westchester Tree Life for help from a professional arborist in Westchester County. Our certified professionals are properly trained in assessing tree health and potentially dangerous tree situations.

Ground Inspection

Begin your inspection at the base of your tree’s trunk. Pull aside any moss or foliage which may be covering the base of your tree, as you will want a clear view of the soil surrounding the tree. A tree’s soil features tell-tale signs of a tree’s health; for example, cracked or raised soil which is opposite to your tree’s lean may indicate root disturbances hinting that the tree is in the process of uprooting.

Branch Inspection

Weak branches tend to give when under the weight of heavy snow. To eliminate a disastrous situation, we encourage conducting a branch inspection. We encourage our customers to conduct tree care inspections with each changing season; this helps to maintain a well-pruned tree. If your tree is in need of dead or weak branch removal, let us take care of it! Fill out our online consultation form here.

Other Danger Signs to Look For

Keep an eye out for tree trunks with holes or cracks in them as well as missing bark. Tree which have tight branch growth also indicate that it may need a plant health care program.

For a thorough inspection of the trees on your property, we highly encourage you to have a professional arborist inspect the area. Our professionally trained tree care specialists are able to identify any dangerous trees and offer solutions! To receive a consultation, fill out our online form here.

Evergreen Tree Care

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Evergreen trees are not only a beautiful addition to your Westchester residence, they can provide year-round privacy if strategically planted as well! We’re going to review basic evergreen tree care as well as discuss the benefits of this beautiful conifer.

These beautiful evergreens have been around for a while!

Selecting the Perfect Evergreen Tree

Choosing the perfect evergreen tree for your home begins with a healthy root system. Because the root system is the tree’s main source for collecting and dispersing nutrients and water to the tree, it is vital to have a healthy root system.

Growth Rate

Evergreen Tree Growth Example Westchester Tree Life

An example of one evergreen’s growth rate

Once planted, a healthy evergreen tree can grow anywhere from 8-16 inches per year, though your evergreen tree may grow less the first year. During the first year, your evergreen is establishing it’s root system into the newly introduced ground. If you selected a healthy evergreen tree, your tree will have a healthy growth rate.

Protecting Your Evergreen

Westchester county’s tree care experts are here to keep your evergreens safe and healthy!

When food is scarce, deer, moles, and mice will eat any vegetation they can find, including your evergreen’s new growth. Moles and mice attack from underground, eating the root system of your tree. To protect your trees against deer, call Westchester Tree Life! We can assess your trees and landscape and provide solutions to keep your trees healthy.

Make sure your evergreen trees are ready to take on winter 2015 with the help of Westchester Tree Life! Call (914) 238-0069 to make an appointment with a tree care professional today.

Plant Health Care: The Solution

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Creating a plant health care plan with one of Westchester Tree Life’s certified arborists will alleviate any stress you have regarding the care of your plants and trees! In the past, have you had questions concerning discolored leaves, dead branches or early leaf drop? Westchester Tree Life’s arborists are here to provide you with peace of mind and a solution: plant health care management.

What is a Plant Health Care plan and how can it help me?

Professional tree care provided from a certified arborist is valuable when searching to identify a plant’s anomoly in appearance or health. While sometimes the cause of concern may be a minor problem which may easily be explained and corrected, occasionally problems are more complex. When the problem is not easily fixable, Westchester Tree Life can assist you in mapping out a treatment remedy, or plant health care management plan!

Why contact an arborist for a Plant Health Care management plan?

Westchester Tree Life’s team of professional arborists are certified in the proper safety training needed to take on difficult and potentially-dangerous tasks! Our team has the experience and training necessary to detect potential tree and shrub issues before they become life-threatening or hazardous.

You should consult with an arborist because . . .

Consulting with an arborist when mapping out your landscape can prevent a lot of stress. Plant health care management is the key to cultivating a healthy and beautiful landscape. Westchester Tree Life’s arborists know that great plant health care management includes multiple variables such as soil, tree roots, shrubs and bedding plants; all of these factors intermingle and compete for water and nutrients. This is why lawn treatments, such as fertilizers and herbicides, can impact the appearance and health of your tree!

2015 is the perfect time to start your plant health care management plan with our team of certified arborists. Remember, the difference between a team of landscapers and professional arborists is the knowledge and safety training!