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What is Often Missed when a Realtor Walks a Property?

Property Inspection What should the realtor look for when viewing a home with a potential client? It goes without saying that the realtor must know…

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A large tree root has lifted and cracked the concrete sidewalk, creating uneven and broken pavement near trash bins and a residential street.

Tree Care Guide for Property Managers

Inspection and Assessment It is best to schedule an appointment with a responsible tree service company to walk the property for an inspection of the…

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A large tree has fallen onto a sidewalk and street, uprooting concrete slabs and causing damage. Branches, leaves, and debris cover the area in front of residential houses.

Insurance Claims

What To Do If You Have A Fallen Tree, Including Filing Insurance Claims As Atlanta soon enters the hurricane season (June 1 through Nov. 30),…

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Cicadas and Snakes

Cicadas Emerge Millions of cicadas are expected to emerge this year after spending 17 years underground. In addition to the loud noise they make, Cicadas…

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Diagram showing recommended planting zones for trees near homes: tall trees (60 ft) in Zone 3, 60 ft from house; medium trees (40 ft) in Zone 2, 15-20 ft from house; small trees (10 ft) in Zone 1, 15 ft from power lines.

Proper Tree Placement Around Your House

There are 3 zones for tree placement around your home and utility poles. Low Zone: Trees that mature in height to less than 20’. These…

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A large tree covered in white frost stands alone in a snowy field under a clear blue sky, with distant hills and a vapor trail from a plane visible in the background.

Proper Maintenance of Trees in Winter

In winter, trees still grow, only at a slower rate. They still need nourishment and some protections based on their age and weather conditions. Here…

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5 Things to Verify When Hiring a Tree Service

Don’t tackle the job yourself if you are inexperienced or ill-prepared. Many homeowners take a knee-jerk reaction toward taking care of tree-related problem themselves. Storm…

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A two-story yellow house with blue shutters is covered in snow. A white fence decorated with garlands and red bows is in the foreground, and tall trees without leaves surround the house in a winter scene.

Winter Tree Care

The winters in Metro-Atlanta have had days of 22F degrees and colder over the last few years.  Your property’s trees can be adversely impacted by…

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Pruning Your Trees

The best time to prune your trees is between fall and early spring. Fall:  Pruning the tree should follow the three-cut method. This method helps…

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Bare trees with thin branches and sparse brown leaves stand closely together in a dense forest. A thick fog fills the scene, creating a misty, atmospheric mood and partially obscuring the background.

Winter Tree Preparations

Atlanta, GA. –In a few months, trees throughout Metro-Atlanta will be moving into winter dormancy.  As the winter season approaches, property owners should be preparing…

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A large tree has fallen onto the driveway of a house, blocking access. Green and gray trash bins are nearby, and there is debris on the ground under the remaining trees. The house is partially visible in the background.

Planting a Bradford Pear Vs a Real Fruit Tree

We begin by talking about the Bradford Pear and why it is not a good choice for your property. Many people like the Bradford Pear for one…

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Tree Winterizing

Prepare Your Trees for the Cold Weather While it is still summer time in Atlanta, it may be difficult to think of preparing your trees…

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Are My Trees Infested With Pine Bark Beetles?

As the beetles attack the tree, the attacking beetles, the tree oozes out resin that will dry into white or reddish popcorn-sized globs visible on the tree’s trunk. These…

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A row of birch trees with white trunks lines a sidewalk next to a road and modern buildings, with green leafy branches creating a lush, shaded area.

How Much Space to Leave Between Planted Trees

When Planting, it is common to give trees 50 to 60 feet of space. Trees are frequently planted and given enough spacing based on the…

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A forest path covered in fallen brown leaves, with trees on both sides coated in white frost. The scene is misty, with bare branches and a wintry, tranquil atmosphere.

Top Hardy Trees by Zone – Minimum Winter Temperature Zones

Deciding what Trees to Plant in USDA Zone 7 The United States Department of Agriculture published a map in 1960 that designated eleven “minimum winter…

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