Category: Tree Care

If a tree on your property has come down, your next step is to determine what should be done with the tree stump. You can leave it right there too but that can lead to safety and property damage issues. With that said, should you call tree stump services for stump removal or stump grinding? At Chippers Tree Service, we offer both stump grinding and total removal services to help homeowners keep their property clean and safe. In this post, our arborists have compiled a list of factors that explain…

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Trimming trees is very different from pruning hedges and shrubs, and may prove challenging even for an avid gardener. The skilled arborists at Chippers Tree Service offering tree pruning service Dallas can help you with their tree trimming services to improve the health and appearance of your trees. Neatly trimmed trees are not only pleasing to the eye but also add to the appeal of an immaculately maintained green landscape. We provide all types of trimming services including removal of diseased or broken branches, removal of deadwood, thinning of growth,…

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It’s tough to find garden plants that thrive in wet soils or areas where there is standing water. You want a plant that can live in less than hospitable conditions while also looking great. In these instances, buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) may be your plant. Buttonbush prefers wet conditions and can even grow in standing water. Characteristics Buttonbush is a small to medium sized shrub that can reach a height of 10 to 15 feet tall with a medium spread of 8 to 10 feet. It is sometimes called button willow,…

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Everyone looks up when observing trees. However, you’ll often find arborists looking down! That’s because when it comes to assessing tree health, one of the most critical factors is a healthy root system. Focusing solely on noticeable issues in the canopy, like yellowing leaves, may cause you to miss the culprit responsible for those issues, which is often found below ground. Common Root and Soil Issues There are many concerns for tree roots. Disease is often found in the root system. One widespread example is root rot. Trees with root…

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People have grown citrus trees since ancient times and helped spread these fruit-bearing favorites around the world! Citrus are native to Southeast Asia. However, humans brought them to increasingly distant places over time. Moving along trade routes, various species arrived in the Middle East and Mediterranean, then on to Europe. Spanish conquistadors first introduced citrus to North America in Florida. Now, citrus are some of the most common landscape fruit trees in California, Arizona and Texas. Growing citrus trees at home Citrus trees thrive in sunny, humid environments with fertile…

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During the month of May it seems fitting to mention a lovely species often called the May Tree. Aptly named for the month in which it blooms, the May Tree, or hawthorn, is a small, showy tree. It displays clusters of beauitful, white or pink blooms in spring. Hawthorn is native through much of Europe and in Eastern North America. The tree has long, sharp thorns along its horizontal branches. With its thorny branches, hawthorn is an excellent hedge boundary and privacy screen. Berry-like fruit attracts many birds that take…

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As autumn settles in and winter approaches, it’s a good time consider the care your trees need now and throughout the coming season. Keep these things in mind and you’ll have happier trees this spring! Cultural Practices to Keep Trees Healthy Pruning: Before winter arrives, prune out dead or broken branches. They may be at risk of falling with the added weight of snow or ice. In fact, pruning in general is a good thing to take care of in the winter. Most plants go dormant and fungi are less…

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Invasive plants are not native to an ecosystem. Further, their introduction results in harm to that ecosystem. Their presence can negatively impact the environment as they spread aggressively and outperform native plants. They can also hurt the local economy, affecting agriculture, outdoor recreation or operation of utilities, to name a few. In some cases, invasive species can even introduce threats to human health like toxins and allergens not previously common in a geographic region. For many property owners, invasive plants can also be a major nuisance. They are often difficult…

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There are several different categories of tree trimming and knowing which type of trimming to perform can help ensure the tree grows lush and vibrant. It’s always best to call in professional tree pruning services to get the job done. We can get you a free estimate. Many residents in the DFW area give us a call after pruning their trees as a DIY job. This is because they cannot understand what went wrong. While discussing our tree trimming practices, we use proper and descriptive terminology for describing various techniques used for pruning different…

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  Your trees can develop a lean for a wide variety of reasons. They may not be properly planted or maybe you have been overwatering them which has caused a shallow root system. In most cases, leaning trees right themselves up. However, in some cases you may need the help of a professional tree service in Fort Worth Texas to provide added support to the tree. There are several steps you can take to prevent trees from leaning. Proper tree maintenance plays an important role in your tree’s health. Annual…

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