Pros:
1)Adequate water and lower temperature are ideal growing conditons for your trees to thrive.
2)Help keep pollens under control to help with those who suffer from allergies.

Cons:
1) Over saturated soil can cause trees and shrubs to heave out of the ground or blows over. After every heavy storm check for trees/shurbs that are leaning or root systems that are prying out of the ground this can be the start of a DANGEROUS SITUATION!
2)Limb breakage: limbs will absorb a tremendous amount of water weight causing limbs to split or break off. If a limb is split it should be removed quickly to protect your property. If a limb has broken off cutting the limbs back properly and removing the fallen section is in order.
3)Root Rot/Soil Compaction: Most trees do not like to have their root systems sitting in water constantly. Roots sitting in wate has the same effects s leaving untreated construction lumber outside. Natural deteriation, fungus, etc will break down health roots and trees. If water is sitting to long mot likely it is because the soil has become compact so water can not leach through. The sure is aeration of the soil or fixing the drainage.

**If you ever have a concern always call a certified arborist who can adivse you properly!!

The most important way is with maintenance. The philosophy of it can wait does not work in the "tree" world. If your tree has declining limbs or decling sections it is always best to address them sooner rather than later. A dead limb(s) allows not only a hazardous situation to exist in you yard but atrracts pathogens and diseases to enter your trees easier causing further decline. If sections of the tree or your entire tree is dying or dead immediatly removing it is safer and more cost effective. If a tree has been dead for quite some time the tree becomes more and more dangerous and brittle with each passing day. This only adds to the amount of time and equiptment necessary to bring the tree safely down. The more time, tools, work personnel will increase the cost of the job!If you ever have a question with the health of your trees call a certified arborist for a consultation. Maintenance is the key to saving money!!

This time of the year your trees should be coming into full bloom. If your limbs or only part of the tree is blooming tis is an indication yo need service done to the tree.

What should I do?
1) Dead limbs should be removed properly and safely by a professional Arborist.
2) Trees that have not bloomed or only partially bloomed should be evaluated for possible solutions, such as fertilization or in extreme cases possible removal.

If you ever have concerns we are always available to evaluate your arbor care concerns so we can keep your property beautiful and safe.

What to look for!

1) A new lean to the tree with ground roots mounding out of the ground or exposed.

2) Rot, decay, or cracks at the base of the tree.

3) Multiple large dead limbs that if not removed will be dangerous.

The best time to prune ornamentals is in the late fall and winter when the trees are dormant. Pruning trees while they are dormant prevents many diseases from entering depending of the species.