Ah, the dreaded emerald ash borer, or EAB. If you have ash trees on your property, you’re probably quite fearful of this bright green, pesky beetle. After all, once it invades your tree, there’s not a whole lot you can do about it. Some arborists have saved trees with aggressive insecticide injections, but this is costly and there’s no guarantee it will work. You’re better off taking a preventative approach. Here’s how to keep those pesky green beetles far away from your ash tree. Read More»
When you trim your trees, you want to use the right tools. Using the right tools will allow you to make clean cuts that will properly heal and protect the overall health of your tree. Using the wrong tools, and leaving behind rough cuts, can compromise the overall health of your tree.
Hedge Shears
The first tool that you can use are hedge shears. Hedge shears are manually powered cutting tools. Hedge shears are designed to be used to cut small branches. Read More»
When it comes time to trim your trees, you shouldn’t take a chainsaw or clippers and just cut any branch that you think should come down. When you trim your trees, you should do so with a measured and educated approach. A professional tree service can help you trim your trees.
A Professional Arborist Can Evaluate Your Trees
When you hire a tree service, they can send a professional arborist out to evaluate your trees. Read More»
Trees can provide shade, fruit, and interest to any landscape. However, in some cases you may want a tree removed, either because it poses a safety risk or because you’d like to utilize the space for something else. Removing a tree yourself is a hefty task. Depending on the size of the tree, it can even be dangerous. A full tree removal service can perform the job for you. Here’s what you can expect from a full tree removal service: Read More»
In previous years, you may have watched in disdain as webbed tents form on your favorite ornamental trees. As the tents grow, the caterpillars inside of them eat away at the new leaves and flowers and destroy the overall beauty of your trees. Because of this destruction, you may have decided to try using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) treatments this year to get rid of them. If so, below are some answers to a couple of questions that you may have about using Bt to get rid of the tent caterpillars. Read More»
With a brutal winter finally coming to a close, many homeowners are assessing and preparing to tackle the damage left behind by months of fierce winds, heavy rains, and thick layers of ice and snow. In addition to their home and other structures, homeowners must also deal with any damage done to the mature trees on their property. Left unattended, tears and breaks in the bark, trunks, or major limbs of the tree can make it more susceptible to insect infestation and decay and even weaken or kill the entire tree. Read More»
Climate change and severe summer droughts are the enemies of your green landscaping. If you live in an area that already has hot, arid weather, these problems may cause grass and plants around your home to die, and your landscaping to look dead and bear. To solve this problem, you want to know what type of alternatives work best for landscaping in an arid summer climate. Here are some tips to help you find the right alternatives to grass and traditional landscaping plants for your landscaping design: Read More»
Being a homeowner comes with ongoing costs as well as one-time expenses. If your backyard is somewhat empty, creating an attractive landscape may be one of your top priorities. However, you may not like the idea of spending a lot of money on routine upkeep once you finish the space. Hiring a tree service company, like Kaily’s Tree, to grow certain trees will help you avoid excessive costs.
Pruning
Some trees grow fast and wide, which means you may need to invest in routine pruning to keep the branches from growing too long and becoming hazardous or unhealthy. Read More»
Trees can greatly enhance the look of your yard and also provide much-needed shade. But as beautiful as trees may be, they can require a lot of care and maintenance if you want them to stay healthy and continue to look good. Some people may try to take care of their trees on their own, but many owners prefer to hire a professional tree service company to assist them. Hiring a tree service company is a great idea for many reasons. Read More»
If your apple tree isn’t shaped right or isn’t producing enough fruit, it’s time to consider pruning it. During the late fall months, apple trees go dormant, and the pruning should be done at this time. Here, you’ll learn a little about pruning your apple tree to shape it and help boost fruit production.
Remove Damaged and Dead Limbs
The first thing to do is to remove any damaged or dead limbs. Read More»
