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The Basics of Tree Pruning 101 Pruning can either help or hurt a tree depending on the type, time of year, amount of pruning completed if the pruning is due to storm damage or disease, the age of the tree, and also the extent of damage previously received from poor maintenance or faulty pruning. Trees…

When I first opened the email link to the article, “The Forest Service’s community tree-planting program is poised to go from budget cutters’ target to spending priority”, it spoke of breathing new life back into the cities across the country. I knew this subject seemed familiar, realizing then that the copy of Arborist News from…

Many different types of chemicals are used in tree care that are not necessarily beneficial for all areas around the distribution area, which is typically an area where your family and your family pets spend a lot of time. At B.G. Services, your overall Tree Health Care professionals, we go above and beyond to be…

Lawns have one of the biggest impacts on water quality, for example, Lawns and turf are the biggest crop grown in the Chesapeake Bay area contributing to two hundred and fifteen million lbs of nitrogen fertilizer applied yearly, the same amount used to grow nearly two million acres of corn. This along with nineteen million…

Soil health is not a typical conversation many homeowners have before planting a tree. We’ve come across many trees that end up in compacted soil unable to breath, becoming suffocated due to the lack of oxygen. This stunts their growth, blocking their full potential. Many homeowners treat soil temporarily without fully understanding what their soil…

Consulting Arborists provide informed opinions that help clients solve a problem, accomplish a goal, or make a decision. What separates a consulting arborist from an arborist practitioner is the attention to procedures used to collect, process, document, and store information. They help diagnose tree and landscape problems including but not limited to, risk assessment, insect…

Lump sum contract or stipulated sum, can seem like an old school way of doing things however, it happens to be the most popular form of contracts for contractors these days. The main reasonings for these type of contracts are straight forward pricing and offer the simplest form of a contract. Hidden fees are also…

A common mistake made by many landscapers and home owners is choosing the wrong tree for your yard. The decision should be based on soil, landscape or environmental needs. It is important to know how large the tree will eventually be, taking into consideration surrounding buildings, piping, and wires underground. Preventing issues from arising down…

Without knowing what to look for, it can be difficult for a homeowner to know if a tree is lacking the nutrients to be thriving. There could be a chance it is being taken over by fungus or an invasive species within it’s circulatory system. In many cases it does not start to show signs…

Trees can become a hazard when there is a target… This target can be a structure, vehicle, or person that can potentially be struck by a falling tree or by one of its limbs. Circumstances such as shallow root systems which can be caused by trees growing along bodies of water or rock ledges and…