Tree Care
We care for trees and shrubs in a way that strives to maximize benefits for you, your trees, and the planet as a whole.
We prioritize tree and shrub care that nurtures life in the soil, protects pollinators, preserves bird habitats, and safeguards our streams. Rather than relying on harmful chemicals, we focus on natural solutions, such as enhancing soil health with compost, encouraging predatory insects to manage pests, and providing plants with the natural supplements they need.
Our goal is to foster the health of your trees in a way that benefits you, your trees, the surrounding ecosystem, and the planet as a whole. Every decision and action we take is guided by this principle.
We believe that keeping your plants in excellent health is the best defense against issues like pest infestations. Just as a strong immune system helps us resist illness, healthy plants are better equipped to fend off pests and other threats.
Though our methods may require more effort, they result in lasting solutions that positively impact the health of your trees, local ecology, and the planet. Beyond offering specific services, we provide comprehensive tree and shrub care programs, custom-tailored to your property’s needs.
To build and maintain this health, we employ several key practices:
- Enhancing soil health: Soil quality is essential for tree vitality, making it one of the toppriorities in our care routine, along with structural pruning. We have various methods for improving soil health.
- Pruning for strong structure: Trees in urban environments often grow differently than
those in forests. Without structural pruning, they are more prone to breaking and splitting. - Using composts instead of chemical fertilizers: We produce our own composts and compost teas, each rich in beneficial microbiology to help your plants thrive.
- Avoiding harmful practices like mulch volcanoes: Removing mulch volcanoes is crucial for tree health. If you’re unfamiliar with this term, we’ve provided a basic overview.
- Encouraging beneficial insects: We create habitats on your property where predatory insects can live and naturally control pests. Piedmont Prairies are a great example of this approach.
- Adding wood chips and leaf compost: This practice further enhances soil health. We’ve outlined 10 reasons why we love wood chips!
- Steering clear of harmful chemicals: We prefer natural products like Neem oil, gentle soaps, and beneficial bacteria for pest control. While we generally avoid chemicals, there are rare cases—such as with Emerald Ash Borer—where they are necessary. However, chemical use often leads to long-term issues for plant health.
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