When the wind comes ripping through the Tri-Cities, there is not any shortage of broken tree branches that need removal. Within the older, more mature neighborhoods of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, you will see trees that have been standing for decades toppled over. Removing tree branches for these neighborhoods are a regular maintenance item.

After a windstorm, you will need to survey your property looking for broken branches. Even if you don’t have trees, but you have neighbors who do, you may have some blow over from their trees. Either way, we will be more than happy to take care of any of your tree branch removal needs.

There are many preventative measures you can take to reduce the number of tree branches you find in your yards. Here are some great suggestions:

• Prune to encourage good branch angles
• Encourage strong branch/trunk size relationships
• Eliminate lopsided crowns and maintain a stable center of gravity
• Remove rubbing branches, suckers, and temporary branches
• Don’t cut branches back to stubs

After cleaning up broken tree branches, you will need to tend to your tree. Finding someone who can keep your trees looking good can be challenging. Not everyone has the knack for skillfully shaping trees. We have specially trained arborists that can make your trees look awesome. It’s really that simple.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

Living in the Tri-Cities area comes with many great benefits. We have sun, clear skies, and plenty of beautiful scenery. But with that comes a little bit of wind in late April and early May. The wind can pick up enough to where it will do some pretty good. Here are some things that can lead to root damage and eventually root failure.

Here are some quick facts about tree roots:

• Most tree roots are located within the top six to twenty-four inches of soil.
• The root structure will occupy
• Roots get water, oxygen, and minerals from the soil.
• Improper watering can damage roots
• If a root system is severely damaged, the tree will most likely die.

Construction around a tree can put stress on the tree and its root structure. If you are putting in a fence, adding an extension to your home, putting in a sprinkler system, or anything else that causes you to dig can be possible causes of stress. Be sure to dig carefully and around any roots. However, the farther out from the tree, the less likely of causing any serious damage to the roots. If you do end up damaging some roots of your tree, feel free to call us to inspect the tree for you and we will offer any recommendations we see needed.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

Living in the Tri-Cities area comes with many great benefits. We have sun, clear skies, and plenty of beautiful scenery. But with that comes a little bit of wind in late April and early May. The wind can pick up enough to where it will do some pretty good.

The third kind of damage that can occur is a “crown twist”. This occurs when a tree isn’t properly maintained or pruned. If the tree is pruned in a way that doesn’t distribute the weight of the tree evenly, it can cause the tree to fail during a wind storm. By hiring a professional arborist in the Tri-Cities, they can save you much time and energy than if you didn’t. A trained arborist will prune your tree properly as well as leave it looking beautiful.

As a tree is stressed, it will naturally try to cure or adjust a crown twist. However, this will adjustment will not fix any preexisting weaknesses. As time goes on, and if any stressors aren’t fixed, weaknesses will be magnified and could ultimately lead to a stem failure or branch failure. If this happens, we are more than happy to discuss maintenance options.

If you are concerned about crown damage and potential further damage, here are a few ways to evaluate the tree:

• examine each tree and branch
• look for splits or cracks
• look for branches that too close to your home or other structure
• call us if you have any questions

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.