When Your Tree’s Time Comes
Your beloved tree may be dying. Or it has lots of naked branches or visible signs of fungus or blight. When it’s time to remove a tree, you need to know what to expect. Pre-Removal Rigmarole Before a professional tree service makes the first cut, they’ll examine the tree. From there, you’ll get an estimate […]
How Tree Service Pros Are Using Smart Scheduling Software
Today’s technological advancements in smart scheduling software are completely changing how tree service professionals conduct their operations. For you as a property owner, these advancements mean a smoother experience from start to finish when you hire a pro to trim your trees or manage your landscaping. Getting to Job Sites Faster The last thing you […]
Pruning vs. Trimming Your Trees: The Pros and Cons
People often use the words “pruning” and “trimming” interchangeably. However, these procedures serve different purposes. While pruning focuses on long-term growth, the health of your tree, and its structure, trimming focuses mainly on appearance and maintaining a specific shape. Here are the pros and cons of pruning vs. trimming trees. What Is Tree Pruning? The […]
How to Hire the Right Commercial Tree Service
Whether you’re planning on planting trees on your property, diagnosing perceived issues with the trees that are currently on your property, or requesting emergency commercial tree service, the company that you work with plays a crucial role in the outcome and quality of services. Here’s what to look for when hiring a commercial tree service. […]
The Problem With Tree Removal Without Adequate Planning
Removing a mature tree without planning is never a good idea. Even a young tree is heavier than it looks, and even with preparation you can’t be completely sure how and where it will fall. This is one reason why you’d hire a trained, experienced arborist to remove a tree. Here are some of the […]
Tree Trimming Aftercare: Maintenance Steps for Healthier Trees
Trimming and pruning your trees is good for their health and appearance. It ensures that they grow into the shape that you want, it prevents branches from being overgrown, and it removes parts of a tree that may be diseased or damaged. Proper tree care involves more than just regular pruning, though; recently pruned trees […]
Tree Removal Hazards: Why Tree Work Near Power Lines Is Risky
There’s always some risk with tree removal, but the stakes rise dramatically when power lines become involved. Working near energized lines requires precise planning, expert knowledge, and the proper equipment to avoid property damage or severe injury. Knowing why extra care is necessary can help you make safer and more informed decisions as a homeowner. […]
Minimizing Pest Infestations With Commercial Tree Services
Overgrown and poorly maintained trees can attract a wide variety of pests, such as termites, mosquitoes, and rodents. These pests could make their way into your commercial building, leading to a widespread and damaging infestation. Discover how commercial tree services help protect against this. Routine Inspections Commercial tree services typically include routine inspections. These inspections […]
From Guilford to the World: Jake Slade Wins Tree Climbing Championship and Heads to New Zealand
We’ve got something special to celebrate at Family Tree Care. Our very own Jake Slade has just won the 2025 New England Tree Climbing Championship! The event, held June 28 in Warwick, Rhode Island, brought together the top climbers in the region for a full day of high-flying, technically demanding events. Jake soared to the […]
How to Trim Young Trees the Proper Way
Newly planted and young trees need the best possible start in order to maintain strength and healthy growth. If you have any on your property, you’ll want to conduct certain practices to keep them free from pests and disease, as well as growing strong and tall. Early Trimming Begin pruning trees early for optimal results. […]