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How Do I Know When A Tree Is Sick?

Trees play an essential role in our environment, providing shade, oxygen, and habitat for wildlife. It’s essential to keep them healthy, but how do you…

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How to Get the Ivy Off Of My Trees

Ivy is a popular plant that is often grown on trees as a form of ground cover. While it is attractive and can provide shelter…

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How to Tell If Your Tree Is Going To Fall

Trees are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. If a tree is old, diseased, or damaged, it could fall without warning and cause damage…

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Why Is Soil Compaction a Problem for Trees?

Soil compaction is a widespread problem that can negatively impact the growth and health of trees. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons…

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When Is the Best Time to Prune a Tree?

Pruning is an important aspect of tree care that helps to maintain the health and appearance of a tree. It involves removing dead, diseased, or…

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How To Prepare Your Trees For Spring Growth

Spring is a time of new beginnings and growth, and the same can be said for trees. With the right preparation, you can help your…

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How to Prune a Japanese Maple

Pruning a Japanese maple tree can be a delicate task, but it is an important aspect of maintaining its beauty and health. Here are some…

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How Much Does It Cost To Remove a Large Tree in Atlanta?

The cost of removing a large tree can vary greatly depending on various factors such as location, tree size, and the equipment and labor required…

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Why Is Atlanta Called The City In The Forest?

Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest” due to its lush tree coverage. With over 50% of the city being covered by trees,…

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10 Essential Tree Care Tips for Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is a city of lush green spaces and magnificent trees, but it is important to remember that taking care of these trees is crucial…

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Why Figs Trees are Hardy and Easy to Maintain in Atlanta

Growing figs trees for their shade and/or fruit is exceptionally easy here in Metro Atlanta because fig trees are not generally affected by few insects…

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Brookhaven Tree Permitting Ordinance

When branches belonging to a neighbor’s tree hang over your property, you have a right to trim the branches back to the property line. The…

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Tree Trimming in Atlanta

Proper Tree Pruning Clear established objectives should be defined when considering tree trimming and pruning. Removing branches from a tree can promote healthy growth of…