Tree Care

Tree care covers everything from routine pruning and disease prevention to emergency removal and stump grinding. Healthy trees boost curb appeal, provide shade, and protect your property from potential hazards like falling limbs. Whether you need seasonal trimming or help diagnosing a struggling oak, we'll connect you with local pros who can assess your landscape and keep your trees thriving for years to come.
Tree Care Articles and Advice
Arborists are specialized tree care experts. This guide will help you hire an arborist with all the qualifications to give your trees the best care possible.
Learn how to hire a tree root fertilization specialist with confidence. Find qualified arborists, understand costs, and get expert care for your trees.
Get a clear estimate of palm tree maintenance cost, including trimming, fertilization, and pest control, so you can keep your palms healthy and your budget on track.
If you’ve hired a tree service to trim your trees or remove them, you’ll have to decide whether to tip the pros afterward. Learn more about your options.
Cutting tree roots doesn’t always stop them from growing. Here’s what you need to know about root regrowth and how to prevent issues.
How deep tree roots go depends on a number of factors, many of which you can’t necessarily control. Learn what affects root depth and more in our guide.
Knowing which precautions to take when winter arrives is key to shielding trees from the cold. Find out how to protect trees from frost with this guide.
Here’s how to spot the differences between a bradford pear tree vs dogwood, and how to decide which one is right for you.
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Common Tree Care Questions

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

The exact answer to this question depends on which region of the country you’re talking about, but according to various tree counts, some of the most common types of trees in the United States include red maple, Douglas fir, quaking aspen, loblolly pine, and sweetgum.