You’ve just come through a storm, and now you’re left looking at that poor, beaten tree in your yard, thinking to yourself, “What now?”. Not to worry—we have just the thing to help you out. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to what you need to do when a storm wreaks havoc, and your tree is damaged […]

Storms cause millions of dollars worth of damage every year, and trees can take some of the worst impacts from storms and high wind speeds. How should you assess storm-damaged trees? Here’s your guide to tree assessment after storms, managing storm-damaged trees, and what you should do immediately after. How to Assess Storm-Damaged Trees Assess […]

Storms can cause major damage to the vegetation and trees around us. With heavy winds and gushing rains, strong winds and rain can sometimes be too much for the plants and trees. Storm damage to trees is especially worse when the storm brings hail along with it. Hail damage is unlike no other because of […]

It would seem obvious that trees break at different resistant points or when subjected to different speeds of wind. However, science has almost proved that this isn’t the case. A cyclone that swept through the southwest of France back in 2009, revealed to scientists that trees of different heights and diameters, with different elastic properties, […]

Trees must withstand much more than rain during a storm. In fact, the wind poses a much greater risk to the health of a tree. Although it is not common, trees also run the risk of being struck by lightning. In this case, all bets are off, regardless of the species of tree. Let’s look […]

When most people think of evergreens, they think of a hearty tree that does not lose its leaves during the winter months. Evergreens get their name because they are green throughout all of the seasons. However, winter damage to evergreens can occur. It is important to make sure that you are properly caring for any […]

I think we can all agree that none of us were expecting the severe winds, tornadoes, and the big storm we experienced this past weekend! When tree damage occurs at your house, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to proceed. You can manage your trees after a storm by following the procedure […]