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Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in Richland and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.

Remove the target: While a home or a nearby power line cannot be moved, it is possible to move picnic tables, cars, landscape features, or other possible targets to prevent them from being hit by a falling tree.

Prune the tree. Remove the defective branches of the tree. Because inappropriate pruning may weaken a tree, pruning work is best done by Top Tree LLC.

Cable and brace the tree. Provide physical support for weak branches and stems to increase their strength and stability. Such supports are not guarantees against failure.

Provide routine care. Mature trees need routine care in the form of water, nutrients (in some cases), mulch, and pruning as dictated by the season and their structure.
Remove the tree. Some trees with unacceptable levels of risk are best removed. If possible, plant a new tree in an appropriate place as a replacement.

Recognizing and reducing tree risk not only increases the safety of your property and that of your neighbors, but also improves the tree’s health and may increase its life!

Ensuring Quality Care for Your Tree

Trees are assets to your home and community and deserve the best possible care. If you answered “yes” to any of the questions in the tree risk checklist or see any of the defects contained in the illustrations, your tree should be examined by an ISA Certified Arborist.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in Benton City and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.

Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
Possible ways in which existing trees may be damaged during a construction project and methods for planning and facilitating the prevention of tree damage.

Homes are often constructed near existing trees to take advantage of their aesthetic and environmental value. Unfortunately, the processes involved with construction can be deadly to nearby trees. Proper planning and care are needed to preserve trees on building sites. An arborist can help you decide which trees can be saved. The arborist can also work with the builder to protect the trees throughout each phase of construction.

How Trees Are Damaged During Construction
Construction equipment can injure the aboveground portion of a tree by breaking branches, tearing the bark, and wounding the trunk. These injuries are permanent and, if extensive, can be fatal.

Root Cutting. Digging, grading, and trenching associated with construction and underground utility installation can be quite damaging to roots. A tree’s root system can extend horizontally a distance 1 to 3 times greater than the height of a tree. It is important to cut as far away from a tree as possible to prevent damage that can compromise tree health and stability. Cutting under a tree’s crown can reduce tree vitality. Cutting roots close to the trunk can severely damage a tree and limit its ability to stay upright in storms.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in Burbank and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.

Soil Compaction
An ideal soil for root growth and development contains about 50 percent pore space for water and air movement.  Heavy construction equipment can compact soil and dramatically reduce pore space.  Compaction inhibits root growth, limits water penetration, and decreases oxygen needed for root survival.

Smothering Roots by Adding Soil. The majority of fine water-and-mineral-absorbing roots are in the upper 6 to 12 inches of soil where oxygen and moisture levels tend to be best suited for growth. Even a few inches of soil piled over the root system to change the grade can smother fine roots and eventually lead to larger root death.

Exposure to the Elements
Trees in a forest grow as a community, protecting each other from the elements. The trees grow tall with
long, straight trunks and high canopies. Removing neighboring trees during construction exposes the remaining trees to increased sunlight and wind which may lead to sun scalding or breakage of limbs and stems.

Getting Advice
Not all trees on the building site can or should be preserved. We can assess the health and structural integrity of trees on your property and suggest measures to preserve and protect them. When determining which trees to retain, consider the species, size, age, location, and condition of each tree. We will advise you about which trees are more sensitive to compaction, grade changes, and root damage.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.