You know why you should hire an arborist, “Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. […] Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns[…]and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be […]
Read MoreLet’s be clear, this article is about an insect. However, if you know a few more species of trees than the usual larger trees like maples, oaks, pines, and spruces or the ornamental trees like the dogwoods, redbuds, and cherries, you might know this pests’ favorite tree to feed on, […]
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Read MoreWhat can be done with your stump once the tree is cut down? There are a few different options.The first and cheapest option would be to cut as close to the ground as possible with a chainsaw. It would still be sticking a little bit above the ground, causing a […]
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Read MoreUnfortunately no, it would not be fair for me or you to give you a price to remove a tree without having seen it in person. Either I will be charging too little or too much based on information given over the phone. During a phone conversation, what may be […]
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Read MoreArbor Ace switched to a vegetable-based bar and chain oil. Why does this matter and how does this impact you, the customer? Well first, let’s take a look at what Bar and Chain oil does. As a chainsaw is cutting, a pump inside the saw is constantly applying oil to […]
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Read MoreRecently, the Arbor Ace crew packed up into the Dodge Ram Megacab and headed from Clifton, New Jersey to Columbus, Ohio for the “World’s Largest Tree Care Show and Conference,” the Tree Care Industry Association’s TCI Expo, November 2 – 4, 2017. After the 8.5-hour drive, Mike Zelenka, Margaret Zelenka, […]
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Read MoreOur program is aimed at looking at the environmental factors and creating an inhospitable environment for pests, which in turn limits pesticide use and does not kill the beneficial insects. A niche ecosystem is also created in your backyard and symbiotic relationships will allow your plants and trees to thrive. […]
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Read MoreBoxwood pruning is best accomplished by thinning the plant with hand pruners. Approximately 8 – 10% of the plant will be thinned out to allow for better light and air circulation, which will stimulate interior growth and allow for the further reduction of the plant at a later date if […]
Read More… from Boxwood Best Management Practices
Read MoreIn the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, I was often asked to give estimates for total tree removal. Most of the time I would recommend to leave the tree in place and simply trim to maintain the integrity of the tree and ensure safety for the customer and their property. Part […]
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