Rooted in Preservation

Proper pruning in open grown trees is essential to developing strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive appropriate pruning while young require less as they mature, and are less likely to be damaged during storms. Types of pruning include:

• Formative/Structural (reduces likelihood of failure during storm)
• Hazard mitigation
• Raising
• Reduction
• Thinning
• Fruit tree pruning

Cables, bolts, and braces can often be used to reduce the likelihood of failure in trees that have structural defects (cracks, co-dominant stems, weak branch attachments, etc.).  Reduction pruning is typically used in conjunction with these support systems.

We take pride in keeping trees healthy and in place, but recognize that sometimes trees must  be removed. We perform low impact tree removals with safety as our highest priority. 

We are fully equipped to remove all debris from the site, but we also offer the option of creating a "wildlife tree". A wildlife tree leaves the bottom portion of the trunk for wildlife habitat.  We cut the tree in a way that makes it appear to have broken naturally and can create bird boxes and place special cuts which attract bug-eating bats to roost. Leaving a wildlife tree is beneficial to the ecosystem, and offers a great opportunity to watch the natural world in your own backyard.

We provide consulting and management plans for residential property owners, cities, home owners associations, golf courses, property managers, and developers/contractors. Consultation services include:

• Tree preservation plans
• Emerald ash borer management plans
• Tree master plans 
• Construction/landscape plan review
• General residential landscape consulting
• Municipal tree ordinances
• Arborist reports (Tree Risk Assessments, etc.)

Trees displaying issues above ground are usually a result of an issue below ground. We can help you diagnose and treat:

• Stem girdling roots
• Compacted soils
• Surface roots (unless a result of high water table)

Trees are planted with the hope/expectation that they will be enjoyed for many years to come.  But too often tree planting mistakes drastically reduce the lifespan of the tree. Planting too deeply or with uncorrected root defects are common errors. Choosing the right species for the specific site, helps to give each tree its best chance at a long and healthy life. We love to provide guidance for property owners, whether they wish to do the planting themselves, or have us plant trees for them. 

Trees provide a long list of benefits, but critical defects can turn a tree into a liability. We offer comprehensive Tree Risk Assessments, taking into account the likelihood of tree failure and targets at risk. In some situations the likelihood of failure can be reduced by pruning and tree support systems (cabling and bracing).

Tree injections can protect against emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, bronze birch borer, gypsy moth, and others. 

Tree growth regulators slow the above ground growth of a tree, allowing it to direct more of its energy to root growth and natural defenses. This can increase the longevity of stressed trees, its drought tolerance, and disease resistance. It will also lengthen the time required between pruning. 

We offer tree inventory services for any property owner - residential, municipal, home owners associations, golf courses, and construction/development. Tree inventories are essential for larger properties to confidently budget and manage their trees. 

Whether it's just you in your backyard or a large group, we love educating people about trees. We offer the service of speaking and presenting on a number of tree related topics, such as: pruning, planting, species selection, invasive species (emerald ash borer, buckthorn, etc), and many others.

Invasive species can take a landscape from healthy to a dense monoculture in a matter of years by out competing native species. We remove and manage woody invasive species such as buckthorn, exotic honeysuckle, and others.