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Learn about services that arborists, provide criteria for selecting and arborist, and the benefits of hiring an ISA Certified Arborist in the Tri-Cities.

Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done by those trained to work safely in trees.

What Are The Services Arborists Provide?

Pruning
An arborist can determine the type of pruning necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees. Pruning techniques include removing limbs that:

• interfere with utilities or structures
• obstruct streets or sidewalks
• are dead and weak
• are dead and pose a risk
• are diseased or infested
• have been damaged by storms
• will increase light penetration and reduce wind resistance

Other pruning techniques are used to maintain proper structure in young trees, improve tree shape and form, and reduce the likelihood of future damage during storms.

We will continue with our series of why you should hire an arborist for all of your Tri-Cities tree maintenance needs. Continue to Part 2.

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.

If you don’t plant your tree during the proper time of year it will be less likely to survive and thrive. Don’t plant in late spring or summer because the heat will add extra stress the tree and could cause it to die. Of course, all this depends on the type of plant, because different plants have different needs.

Typically, April and May are the prime times to plant in the Tri-Cities area, because the tree has all summer to grow and get accustomed to its new abode. Otherwise, September and October are your best bet. It tends to be cooler and rainier and the trees are getting ready for hibernation.

Certain trees don’t do well if planted in the fall, like oaks (nut trees) and birches. Container trees tend to do better if planted in the fall than trees in burlap or trees that are baled, because these tend to go into transplanting shock in the fall.

We are fortunate to have great weather here with 300 days of sunshine per year, a little rain fall, and plenty of local irrigation water to provide all that a tree would need. Don’t forget, when planting your tree, that you will need a tree maintenance plan. We are happy to take care of your trees.

Keep in mind that proper tree care begins when you pick a tree and what you do to your tree in its first couple years of life will affect its shape, strength, and its life span. By following these steps, you will make sure tree gets on the correct foot and keep it healthy throughout its life. We look forward to helping you with all of your tree maintenance needs. No matter where you live in the Tri-Cities, your tree maintenance needs are our priority.