Casey Tree Removal

Our team of certified arborists recognizes there is a lot to know about successful tree planting, so feel free to look through our list of tips to avoid the most common tree planting mistakes! Tree Planting Tips! There are a lot of things to remember when you are performing “ tree surgery ”!  It’s always smart to do your research before breaking ground and consult an expert to make sure the job is done properly. We have composed a simple list of tips to help you have a successful tree planting experience. Planting Too Deep Among the more common tree planting mistakes that people make when planting a tree in their yard is planting the tree too deep in the ground.   A good rule of ( green ) thumb when planting a tree is the hole you are planting the tree in should never be deeper than the root ball. Before planting the tree, check where the first lateral roots are in terms of depth in the hole. The lateral roots should always be near surface level! If you are unsu...

Snow, wind, and rain can cause catastrophic damage to your tree, no matter how well it’s been taken care of. While trees are incredibly strong and can withstand the forces of the elements, even they have their limitations. From a few branches falling to the ground to entire trees toppling over, tree storm damage can come in all shapes. No one can predict when a storm will hit or how severe it will be, which is why it’s essential to know how to inspect your trees in case of possible storm damage. There area few things you can do to inspect your trees, but it’s good to know your limits. Professional arborists can complete the work you may not have the tools, machinery, or knowledge for. Look for Broken Branches Broken branches are often overlooked but they can be a danger to a nearby structure or anyone walking by. Breakages can be hazardous to the tree’s health, not to mention unpredictable if they’re affecting larger branches. Trees that have limbs completely broken off ...

If you’ve noticed Melbourne’s intense heat and humidity this summer, so have your trees. It’s important to protect your trees in summer as you would in winter because of heat-related issues such as heat stress. Heat stress will affect your trees in many ways – it makes them wilt, it stunts healing, and they are prone to further complications. Keep reading if you’re interested in summer tree care tips!   Threats of Heat Stress  Every tree is different, but too much heat will affect them all the same. Trees that are young, old, diseased, or poorly planted saplings, however, will demand more tree maintenance. Your trees and saplings will start to experience heat stress when soil temperatures reach 34°C and photosynthesis stops. Depending on a variety of factors such as age, species, and water tissue content, the thermal death threshold for trees is 46°C. These temperatures are dangerous because the heat forces trees to expend water faster than it can replace it. Ident...

Hiring a professional arborist to take care of the trees surrounding your home is essential if you want to protect your house, family, and neighbourhood from the dangers of unkept stumps, roots, and branches. Did we mention it’s great for the trees themselves and pays you back to boot? Here’s why you should hire a certified tree care specialist. Never make this decision lightly! Fun Fact: did you know that a tree can lift 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge into the air in just a single day? #1) Tree care is dangerous work Don’t let the smiles of Casey Tree Removal fool you, we know this is dangerous work. Even the simplest tasks start to take on extreme risk when you’re 15 meters in the air! Hiring a tree care specialist is essential for safety. One wrong move can result in severe damage to your home or business, or worse, send you toppling out of the heights to the ground below! #2) Tree care provides BIG returns to homeowners Think trimming the leave...

Trees are a vital part of our neighborhoods, cities, and ecosystem . These tall, leafy plants give us oxygen to breathe, store carbon, stabilize the soil, and provide sustenance for a great deal of the world’s wildlife. As a homeowner, your trees add value to your property, shade your home from the sun, and give a beautiful, positive vibe to whole lawn. But did you know that the benefits of maintaining your trees were more than just aesthetic? Here are three financial benefits of regular tree trimming and pruning that go beyond just making your home look great. Keep your gutters clean with tree trimming services Trimming your trees helps promote tree health, discouraging the development of weak branches and eliminating dead limbs. It can also improve your view out the window and save people from the dangers of falling limbs. One great benefit that most homeowners overlook is that trimming back the limbs also leads to cleaner gutters. Debris from trees often gets into the gutte...