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Answers to Your Questions About Emergency Tree Removal

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During the spring season, high winds and heavy rains may descend upon your area. To prepare for the unexpected, it is a good idea to build a relationship with a tree arborist that offers emergency tree removal in Melbourne. By knowing who to call for emergency tree services, you can prevent a potentially dangerous situation in your backyard. Your tree cutting technician will know how to safely take down a tree without risking the safety of your home or family members. Here is a review of some of the most commonly asked questions about emergency tree removal. What do I do if a tree falls in my yard? If a tree falls down in your yard due to extreme weather, you will want to make sure that you keep your family members safe from harm. Rather than walking over to inspect the tree right away, you will want to check to make sure that there were no injuries during the incident. Once you have made sure that everyone around your house is safe from harm, you will be ready to call your arbo...

A Look at Some of the Most Common Tree Diseases

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Consistent tree pruning and care can help keep your garden healthy, but even these measures don’t always protect a tree from disease. Because of this, it’s common for ISA certified arborists in Melbourne to get questions about tree illnesses. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common tree diseases. Powdery Mildew Typically noticed late in the growing season, powdery mildew is a disease that commonly develops in hot, humid weather. This disease looks like an accumulation of white dust on the leaves of a tree. If ignored, the powdery mildew can lead to death in affected areas and result in stunted tree growth. Dogwoods and crepe myrtles that grow in areas with poor air circulation can be particularly vulnerable to this disease. If you notice a white dust-like substance or white spots on the leaves of your tree, then contact a tree service about treatment. Black Knot Commonly affecting purple leaf plum trees, black knot disease is usually noticed during the winter o...

Reducing the Risk of Tree Damage from Storms

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If you want to avoid the need for tree removal in Casey this season, there are several steps that you can take to help reduce your risk of tree damage. Warm weather often brings wind and rain, but proper tree care can help you avoid fallen and broken trees despite summer storms. Pruning Winds of the same strength can cause damage to one of your trees, but may leave others around it unharmed. This is because the wind affects each tree uniquely. Trees that have dense foliage and many branches are going to obstruct more wind and are more likely to suffer breakage than trees with fewer leaves and branches. Proper tree pruning reduces the risk of your trees suffering damage from summer storms. Tree service professionals can prune your trees in a way that reduces the amount of drag they create, helping to protect them from damage. If you’re planning to plant more trees, consider planting them in groupings so they can buffer one another against windy weather. Mulching If your area re...