Casey Tree Removal

When a tree shows visible signs of infection or disease, many things can be assumed as a cause. When identifying troublesome developments with your trees, it’s important to comprehend and contextualize the interpretation of its symptoms. Managing such issues should also be done with caution and procedure, keeping in mind the fact that tree disease is a complicated problem. The following suggestions are aimed to assist in making preliminary observation and analysis of indicators of tree infection, and should not be used as a single determinant on what course of action to take in tree disease management. If issues regarding your trees persist or appear to be serious, it’s imperative to consult an arborist for their professional opinion. Things such as taking and analyzing samples, as well as making conclusions on the specific cause for a tree’s issues should likewise be left to arborists. The following steps are suggested for identifying and deciphering concerning manifestations...

Having trees on your property should be a point of pride. They add beauty and improve our lives. They can reduce heating and cooling cost, they increase landscape value and property values. Not to mention the reduction in pollution. As you look outside, do you know if any of these trees are oaks? If so, would you not want them to have a long a prosperous life? Then this article is a must read to help protect them from a potential problem. Oak wilt is an ultra aggressive fungus which develops in the outer sapwood of the oak species. The fungus restricts water and nutrient flow and can cause dieback and possibly death. The disease can hit quick, even in healthy trees. Symptoms can be noticeable in early spring and throughout the summer. They can include wilting and bronzing of foliage.   It can start at the top of the tree and on the tips of branches. No one wants to look out one day and notice a healthy tree in decline and this can (depending on species) spread rapidly thr...

Unless you use a chainsaw daily you will not develop and maintain the right muscles to use it safely. If you have not used a chainsaw before you should start with a smaller, lighter weight saw to learn how to use it safely. Some training is also recommended and mandatory if you are going to use it professionally. Chainsaw injuries are a significant percentage of hospital injuries. Most arborists can recite numerous incidences, even within our profession. Even before you start a chainsaw you need to know whether it is sharpened properly so that it cuts straight and smoothly, is the cutting chain at the right tension, does the cutting chain move when the engine is at an idle, does the chain brake work, and are there any loose screws. Once you know the saw is operational can you start it safely? Now that you have the saw started, how much throttle should you use, how much pressure should you use, what kind of cut should you use, what are the consequences of your cut, what is happ...

Trees are a beautiful thing. Aesthetically they provide us with so much joy, if it be from the flowers and colours they produce, or the fruits they bare. They offer benefits beyond measure, yet are commonly neglected by most. Everyone knows that trees filter the air we breathe and provide homes for wildlife living in urban areas. So why do trees always become an afterthought on a property for most homeowners? The question to ask is how can trees benefit my neighbourhood? Trees are a huge asset to homeowner and in our urban landscapes. They are working 24/7, 365 days a year for us and only a few people seem to notice their true value. They improve our environment and our quality of life. Studies show that trees can increase a person’s mental health. A study by the University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman stated “Having 10 more trees in a city block, on average, improves health perception in ways comparable to an increase in annual personal income of $10,000.” The benefit...