Tree Maintenance

The Tri-Cities area has some pretty fair weather. We have some wind to deal with, a little bit of rain, and rarely some lightning. Every now and then lightning will strike trees in yards, but what happens next?

When lightning strikes a tree, it instantly steams the water inside the tree, busts the bark out fromt the trunk and branches, and will even split the tree open in some cases. If this happens, the tree should most likely be removed. In some cases, when lightning hits, it will actually bend the tree and when it rebounds, the bark will be damaged.

Another unknown issue with lightning strikes is that the lightning will actually disrupt the tree’s water flow. After a strike, you may see leaves wilting. Sometimes the decline of a branch is a gradual process that takes up to three years. In these cases, leaves wilt over time without new foliage to replace them, while pests often infest the weakened branches.

Sometimes lightning destroys tree roots with no obvious symptoms of lightning damage above ground. This causes leaf wilt, which often kills the tree in just a few days. However, some trees recover from root damage as long as they’re able to produce new leaves in the spring. Providing water and fertilizer can help increase a damaged tree’s stress tolerance, helping it survive until the next growing period.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities  that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

When the wind comes ripping through the Tri-Cities, there is not any shortage of broken tree branches that need removal. Within the older, more mature neighborhoods of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, you will see trees that have been standing for decades toppled over. Removing tree branches for these neighborhoods are a regular maintenance item.

After a windstorm, you will need to survey your property looking for broken branches. Even if you don’t have trees, but you have neighbors who do, you may have some blow over from their trees. Either way, we will be more than happy to take care of any of your tree branch removal needs.

There are many preventative measures you can take to reduce the number of tree branches you find in your yards. Here are some great suggestions:

• Prune to encourage good branch angles
• Encourage strong branch/trunk size relationships
• Eliminate lopsided crowns and maintain a stable center of gravity
• Remove rubbing branches, suckers, and temporary branches
• Don’t cut branches back to stubs

After cleaning up broken tree branches, you will need to tend to your tree. Finding someone who can keep your trees looking good can be challenging. Not everyone has the knack for skillfully shaping trees. We have specially trained arborists that can make your trees look awesome. It’s really that simple.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.

Living in the Tri-Cities area comes with many great benefits. We have sun, clear skies, and plenty of beautiful scenery. But with that comes a little bit of wind in late April and early May. The wind can pick up enough to where it will do some pretty good. Here are some things that can lead to root damage and eventually root failure.

Here are some quick facts about tree roots:

• Most tree roots are located within the top six to twenty-four inches of soil.
• The root structure will occupy
• Roots get water, oxygen, and minerals from the soil.
• Improper watering can damage roots
• If a root system is severely damaged, the tree will most likely die.

Construction around a tree can put stress on the tree and its root structure. If you are putting in a fence, adding an extension to your home, putting in a sprinkler system, or anything else that causes you to dig can be possible causes of stress. Be sure to dig carefully and around any roots. However, the farther out from the tree, the less likely of causing any serious damage to the roots. If you do end up damaging some roots of your tree, feel free to call us to inspect the tree for you and we will offer any recommendations we see needed.

Keep in mind that having trees on your property comes with a little bit of maintenance. With just a little maintenance, you can prevent most major pitfalls. You won’t have to be worried about trees causing property damage or even worse, personal injury. We look forward to discussing your tree maintenance needs. We have trained arborists that are professional and that can answer any questions you have.