Top Tips for Christmas Tree Care

January 2, 2018 by admin

Christmas Tree Care

At Advanced Tree Care, we don’t usually care for trees after they’re down. This time of year, however, has trees on many people’s minds. Christmas tree care is an important part of many holiday celebrations and family traditions.

As many families purchase fresh-cut Christmas trees, we’re offering some tips on making the most of your (cut) tree this season.

Choosing a Tree

tree-care-tips-for-Christmas — Caring for your Christmas Tree can extend its useful life in your home.

Some families head for the ultimate choose-your-own-tree experience, heading out into the exurbs and beyond in search of the perfect fir, pine, or spruce. Others shop one of the pop-up Christmas tree lots that line city and suburban streets, or purchase a tree from an area garden center or nursery. If you’re purchasing a pre-cut tree, keep these Christmas tree care tips in mind:

Support local farmers with USA-grown trees. Christmas trees are a crop like any other, so you should support local agriculture.
Choose a fresh tree, and follow your nose—fresh trees have a pleasing aroma.
Check the ground for needles. If there are lots of needles around the trees, don’t purchase your tree from this source.
Fresh trees should feel heavy.
To assess a tree’s freshness, pull a branch towards you through your hand. The needles should not fall off.
Once you’ve chosen a tree, ask for a fresh cut from the base while you’re still on the lot.

Christmas Tree Care

Once you have your tree home, you’ll want to care for it properly to make sure it lasts the entire season.

Let your fresh-cut tree relax slightly once you bring it indoors and place it in its stand, before you put on lights and ornaments.
Fresh-cut trees are thirsty. Fill your tree stand with water, and keep it filled. Your tree could consume as much as one gallon of water in twenty-four hours.
Keep the water level in the stand always above the tree’s base.
Trees do better in cooler temperatures. Keep the tree away from heater vents, radiators, and space heaters.
Do not feed your tree using sugar or soda. Use a professional tree preservative in the water in its base.

Christmas Tree Disposal

When the holidays are over, it’s time to dispose of your Christmas tree. Dry trees can be a fire hazard, so be prompt in removing all ornaments and lights. Check with your local municipality on regulations and times for tree disposal or pick-up. Some communities offer tree recycling, where trees are collected and made into mulch or otherwise reused.

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season from the team at Advanced Tree Care.

Advanced Tree Care combines top-notch equipment, cutting-edge technology, and well-trained staff to provide emergency tree removal and tree maintenance services. With a presence in nine counties and two states, we work daily to provide unparalleled customer service, safety, and efficiency—as well as the expertise to beautify your landscaping and community. Advanced Tree Care isn’t just our name—it’s also our purpose!

Trees Care—Do You Take Care of Your Trees?

December 20, 2017 by admin

Tree Care

In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the fantastical Fangorn Forest is actually alive—with tree creatures called Ents. These living, thinking, talking creatures seem just what trees would be—if they could actually talk. The real tree care experts as trees themselves?

Research suggests that the idea of the Ents isn’t as far-fetched as it might seem. German tree expert and research Peter Wohlleben has been studying tree care for decades, and his findings are nearly as surprising as the Ents of Fangorn Forest. Here’s a sample of some of those findings:

Mother trees feed their young

Juveniles of any species are fragile, and that includes trees. Wohlleben’s research has concluded that mother trees feed their young just enough sugars produced through photosynthesis to keep them from dying. This feeding gives them a jump start in life.

Trees have social circles

Wohlleben has concluded that trees of the same species are connected in a forest by a network formed by their roots. Those roots have tips that are highly sensitive, almost brain-like structures. Even more amazing is this: those structures can distinguish whether roots belong to the same or a different species.

Trees can even remember—and learn

Wohlleben has found that, after a heavy drought, trees that had suffered through the dry period consumed less water the next spring. They had more water left for the hot summer months. He suggests this ability to “remember” a prior experience can be considered a form of primitive decision-making.

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Knowing this, do you see your trees in a new light? At Advanced Tree Care, we certainly do. That’s why we think tree care is so very important. And winter is no season to shirk on tree care, as storms, winds, and heavy snow can all take a toll on trees.

This time of year, we suggest you entrust preventive tree care to our experts:

This season is optimal for trimming and pruning. We can trim trees from near your home or power lines. It’s also easier to spot deadwood when the leaves have fallen.

Have your trees inspected for fractured limbs and vulnerable branches. Doing so can keep your trees safer during storms.
Protect young trees—stake them, and keep them safe from hungry animals making a visit to your yard.

If a winter storm ravages a tree in your yard, make sure you call for emergency tree removal right away. Damaged trees can be dangerous. Our emergency tree removal service is available 24/7, and we promise a response time of under one hour.

24/7 Emergency Tree Removal Service

November 17, 2017 by admin

Emergency Tree Removal Service

As children, we are taught to love and care for trees. As adults, especially as homeowners, we can become very attached to trees. They’re part of your landscape, and it’s difficult to think about losing or removing any of them.

A tree is a living thing, and eventually it will decline and die. Or, it may be suddenly damaged by a strong storm that sweeps through the area. When that happens, the dead or damaged tree becomes dangerous. It can even pose a risk to your family, home, or passersby. To avoid disaster or liability, you must have it removed. It’s time to call for emergency tree removal.

Advanced Tree Care offers 24/7 emergency tree removal service in a wide service area. Our service area covers nine counties and two states. Our Emergency Management Center is open around the clock and is always ready to assist customers by providing information and/or quickly dispatching the right staff and equipment to solve your emergency tree problem.

Here’s what to expect when you call Advanced Tree Care for 24/7 emergency tree removal service:

Response time in an hour or less

Most tree emergencies require immediate attention. When storms damage your trees, you want to take care of any risks right away. Advanced Tree Care’s emergency tree removal service is open all day, every day. We promise response time in an hour or less, so that we can take care of your emergency quickly.

Certified, licensed, professional staff

Advanced Tree Care is a professional tree service with certified arborists. Tree work is always complex; emergency tree removal can be downright dangerous. We have the correct safety equipment, rigging gear, and expertise to assess your emergency tree situation and execute the right plan for removal. We’re also insured, which is important for the protection of your property and your liability.

The pinnacle in customer service

We know emergency tree removal can be stressful, and it’s our goal to be prompt, professional, and courteous. We’ll answer your questions, discuss our plan for removal, and leave your home cleaner than we found it. You should expect no less.

Five Things to Consider When Looking for Tree Services Near Me

October 30, 2017 by admin

Evaluating Tree Services Near Me

When looking for tree services near me, it’s important to ensure you choose a reliable, trustworthy company. As with any professional service, you should select a provider who will give you high-quality service, meet your needs, and be prompt, responsive, and courteous.

Beyond those factors, however, there are a few other considerations you should have in mind when looking for tree services near you.

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#1: Look for a licensed tree service led by a certified arborist

Choose a tree service led by a certified arborist. The knowledge, skills, and experience of a certified arborist set a true professional tree service apart. What’s more, tree work can be dangerous, and it requires skilled, trained professionals with the right safety gear and equipment. You’ll also want to choose a tree service with a business license.

#2: Choose a tree service that is insured

Before hiring anyone, ensure that the service you’re considering holds current liability insurance. Ask to see a copy of the insurance policy to verify it’s current. If you have tree work done by a company that’s uninsured, and there is an accident that causes property damage or injuries, you could face significant costs and a lawsuit.

#3: Pay attention to ‘area of service’

Most tree services define a particular area of service, and their employees will not travel outside it. If your search results don’t turn up a company with a reputation you can trust, you can expand your search to include a neighboring community. You might also consider tree services that seem to have a sizeable footprint: for example, Advance Tree Care operates within a nine-county, two-state service area. That’s a lot of community coverage.

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#4: Know what service you’re requesting

Some people only call a tree service when they have a situation that requires tree removal, from storm damage or disease. Others contact tree services for advice on trimming and pruning. We help our clients understand that tree service is an investment in your property—up to 15% of your landscape can be trees. Proper seasonal care and trimming are important to ensure your trees look their best and live long, healthy lives. When we’re contacted about trimming, pruning, and other maintenance, we talk with—and listen carefully to—our clients to understand what they want, so that we can provide service that exceeds their expectations.

#5: Understand average costs and estimates

Most tree services prepare an estimate that includes a minimum trip charge plus an hourly estimate for the labor performed on site. The arborist makes an educated guess on what the job will take in terms of hours, and uses this educated guess for the estimate. Actual costs can differ once the company is on-site. Though it’s natural to consider costs first, you should focus your initial search and inquiry on tree services that have an excellent reputation for value and customer service.

Beyond these five criteria, you should also look for a tree service with excellent customer service. At Advanced Tree Care, we pride ourselves on the excellence of our customer service, from your initial call to the care with which we clean up your property when the job is done.

Finding the Right Tree Service Near Me

October 10, 2017 by admin

Hiring the right tree service is a really important decision.

Tree-Service-Near-Me — Looking for a tree service near me can be a headache.

If you’re like many people, you may first think of hiring a tree service in a moment of urgency. Maybe a bad storm has ripped through, and your tree took a hit. Perhaps you’re noticing signs of illness in your trees. Or, you’ve just moved in to a new home, and you realize your trees could use some trimming before one of those big branches crashes down on your back deck. Whatever the reason, you’re now searching “tree service near me” on the internet and wondering how exactly you should interpret the results. When do you know you can trust a service? How do you know which one to choose?

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Choose a licensed service led by a certified arborist

First, you should only hire a licensed tree service run by a certified arborist. Proper tree service requires a significant amount of knowledge and experience. The work can be complex, and a mistake can be costly.

From identifying signs of illness and infestation to knowing the best way to take down an old tree, a tree service team led by a certified arborist will be able to deliver better, more comprehensive service to you.

Look for a company that’s actually a tree service

Yes, trees are part of your landscaping—up to 15%, in fact. But, unless your landscaping service also includes tree care by a certified arborist, tree service shouldn’t be entrusted to them.

Look for a tree service with advanced equipment and the latest technology

When a company is run efficiently, it can put all its effort is put into its core service. That’s what we do at Advanced Tree Care. We equip all our team members with the latest in technology and tools, so they can communicate effectively with you, with the office, and with each other. This ensures our technicians have the right equipment on hand to complete the job efficiently. .. And that means they’ll be able to provide the best service to your trees—and for you.

Prioritize excellent customer service

At the end of the day, we’re caring for trees—but we’re doing that for you. And you should know you are receiving the highest level of responsiveness, attention, and customer service from your tree service. You should have the same high expectations as you do for any trusted professional business, no exception.

Advanced Tree Care combines top-notch equipment, cutting-edge technology, and well-trained staff to provide emergency tree removal and tree maintenance services. With a presence in nine counties and two states, we work daily to provide unparalleled customer service, safety, and efficiency—as well as the expertise to beautify your landscaping and community. When looking for a ‘tree service near me’ remember, Advanced Tree Care isn’t just our name—it’s also our purpose!