The leaves are splayed on the ground. You can see yellow, red, and orange. Perhaps even a little bit of green still pokes through. And, maybe a few leaves are dead. It's fall again. You're going to have to spend time out in the yard maintaining your property. Maybe you like doing this work, or maybe you find it dreadful. Either way, we want to encourage you to carry out these tips for your tree care in the fall, if nothing else.
The importance of tree maintenance, while noted on a regular basis, is often underestimated. Therefore, it is also overlooked. Time and time again this has proven to be a dangerous game for home-owners all over Kansas City. How do we know? We've helped many of our clients get out of these hairy situations. And, we have helped them to do so in a pinch.
One of the most common concerns Cartwright Tree Care hears as one of the top Kansas City tree health care services is over the health of one's trees. Tree health is a tricky thing to figure out and there are a lot of different potential factors at play. When it comes to tree health concerns it is often best to leave it to professionals.
One of the most common complaints I hear as an Arborist is people frustrated with the high cost of trees. They cannot fathom some of the prices that they’ve seen in their local nurseries and lawn and garden stores. Well, there are often reasons for that. Low-Cost tree solutions are possible and occasionally they can actually be as good as they seem.
Bad trees? What do you mean you can plant “bad trees”? Seems like an odd statement, right? While it may seem odd at first, it is actually an important thing to know. It makes a big difference to know the which plants/trees to plant and which ones not to plant.
Do you have a tree on your property that isn’t looking its best? Are you unsure if the tree is healthy enough to be saved or if it needs to be removed? If so, we understand. This is a question we often get. As professionals and ISA Certified Arborists our team is frequently asked to assess the health of a tree to determine what they can do to save it. Which we love to hear. We love beautifying Kansas City, one tree at a time.
To help put your mind at rest we’ve provided a few tips we always follow that will help you to know when, and when not to remove a tree.
Obvious signs of damage – if you have trees on your residential or commercial property that have obvious signs of damage on more than half of the tree it may be time to call one of Cartwright Tree Care’s Certified Arborists to evaluate the tree’s health. If there is damage to your Ash from the Emerald Ash Borer, or deep vertical cracks through much of the tree’s trunk then it may be past the point of saving and need to be removed. Working with our Arborists and team of trimming specialists we can ensure any trimming of dead sections for preservation, or overall tree removal service is done with care and precision.
Hollow Tree – trees can become hollow for a variety of reasons. Whether it is disease and pest control issues or internal rotting from fungi and more, hollow trees frequently occur and can be a hazard to people and property around it. A good rule of thumb to follow with hollow tree is that if one third or more of the tree is hollow then it needs to be removed. If not, you could be at risk of falling limbs and potentially the tree itself collapsing.
When overgrowth and property meet – We frequently see where trees have grown more rapidly than predicated and start to become invasive to the surrounding buildings or home. If a builder did not appropriately plan for growth, or a tree has grown faster than expected you may need to remove the tree to protect your home or property. For smaller species of trees, it is best to plant them ten feet away from your home or building. For larger trees, 25 feet or more is best. A tree’s root system and canopy can be quite large, and if not accounted for, can pose a risk. If you have a tree that is closer than this to your home you may need tree trimming services performed regularly to control growth, or have it removed.
Tree pruning in Kansas City. How do you know when and where to do it? This is a common question for any property owner. While this can vary a little depending on the species of trees you have on your property, there are some general rules of thumb you can follow.
Unfortunately, while most of our customers have the best intentions at heart, we often see situations where someone has unknowingly done damage to their tree or trees and have accidentally killed it. If you have some of the following issues with any of your trees, give Cartwright Tree Care a call and one of our professional and courteous Certified Arborists will be happy to come take a look and give you a full report on the health of your trees.
