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What To Do With Your Trees During Spring?

3/5/2020

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Spring is a time for rebirth. There are so many changes occurring this time of year that it is easy to lose sight of them all. Take a moment to review these tips to see if the trees around your house could use them. Spring is the time to:

Trim Palm Trees
The threat of winter hard freezes is over. Pruning your palm trees now will have them looking great during the summer when you are by your pool.

Remove Dead Branches And Suckers
Dead branches and suckers are sapping vital nutrition from your tree. Removing dead branches and suckers promotes growth and an overall healthier tree. Dead limbs are a safety hazard and is even more of one when the weather warms up and the little ones venture outdoors to play.

Fertilize Oak Trees, Pecan Trees, And Elm Trees
Big trees need the right nutrition to be healthy. Replacing thousands of leaves lost during fall is taxing. Fertilization will keep your tree in better shape while extending its life.

Arborist Administered Insecticide Tree Injections
Caterpillar season is coming soon! Caterpillars range from an annoyance to a real tree damage dealer. Tree injections done by a certified arborist can keep these pests away. 
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What to do with Frost Damaged Palms in Spring?

4/3/2018

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If you have palms, they probably still do not look that good. We get asked everyday the same question, “Are my palms dead?” Here is how to check.
  1. First, if the palm has new growth coming from the top of it, then it is alive.
  2. Second, if there is no new growth, but the fronds have some green, then it is probably still alive. The palm may need some fertilizer though.
  3. Third, if there is no growth and no green on the fronds. Check the palm heart (the thing at the top where the new growth come from). If it is a warm color and looks healthy, your palm is probably still alive.
  4. Fourth, if there is no new growth, no green on the remaining fronds, and the palm heart seems to be lacking color, you may have a reason for concern. If the trunk is grayer than normal this is also a cause for concern. Have our arborist check it out to be certain, but you probably have a dead palm.​
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Palm trees are heavier than they look and can junk up a chainsaw fast. Big Bark removes dead palm trees. Give us a call if you need help at (225) 800-8733.
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