Tree Care Tips

It’s a wet and rainy South Florida morning and you watch as the wind and rain wreak havoc on your normally manicured yard. That pine tree (that was planted decades before you moved in) is now leaning over your brand new SUV. Even worse, pine needles, pine cones, branches and bark are all over your…

Trees in South Florida should be pruned for the first time 2 to 5 years after planting, then every 1 to 3 years thereafter, depending on the type of tree. Keep in mind, most trees in South Florida have shallow roots so allowing this time to root is very important. Proper Pruning Cuts For proper…

Preparing Trees for Hurricanes Shade trees, such as the oak pictured above, should be trained to one dominant trunk well up into the canopy. This makes the tree strong against the forces of storms and less likely to uproot or fall over. Hurricanes and tropical storms hit South Florida almost every year, often causing extensive…

Pine trees are gorgeous year round in South Florida, with their array of colors–emerald green needles, brown pine cones and hickory-colored bark. And for a longer time of the year (Since our winter only lasts a month or so), some pines add yet another hue: shiny, gold sap.  Pine Sap: When It Happens, What Should I…

A dense, healthy tree can greatly enhance the beauty of your home’s landscape and curb appeal. Unfortunately, there are a wide variety of factors that can affect a tree’s health including severe winds, disease, storm damage, improper trimming, fungus and pests. When a tree dies or becomes damaged, it not only becomes an eyesore, it…

We have several people that ask us “Why is tree trimming and pruning important?”. In this article we will go over a few facts to hopefully educate you on the importance of tree pruning. Tree Pruning has many benefits but the most important one is keeping the people around it safe. Branches, especially dead ones,…