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Do I Need to Water My Trees?

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One of the most important parts of taking care of your trees is to make sure they have adequate water. This is especially true for newly planted trees and young trees. Tree watering is an essential factor in the health and longevity of your landscaping trees; and since trees provide a wide range of benefits and increase property value, it is in your best interest as a homeowner to invest more time and care into your property. It would be difficult to suggest an exact amount of watering for your trees, but with this helpful guide, you will have the knowledge necessary to grow happy, healthy trees. Continue reading to learn about tree watering, plus where to look for professional tree care solutions when you need it. Tree Watering Tips New or Young Trees A newly planted tree will require a different level of tree care and watering compared to an older tree. After a new tree is planted, it is important to water it immediately. Continue watering regularly over the next two years...

3 Signs You Must Hire a Commercial Tree Contractor

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When to Employ Commercial Tree Trimming Services If you work with a commercial tree trimming specialist, they’ll inspect your trees, offer estimates, and assess the need for removal. DIY tree removal can be dangerous, most specifically if you have to use a ladder while carrying the tools required to trim or get rid of bulky branches; these are just some of the common risks that come along with doing DIY tree removal. Your certified, educated, licensed, and insured tree contractor will know how to safely trees, so hiring them is necessary. Below are the 3 signs you have to call a tree removal specialist. You notice troubled trunks Often, the trunk can be the most obvious part of the tree. If you’ve got a tree with a trunk that’s damaged, missing big chunks of bark, or cracked, this can mean that the tree is becoming vulnerable and less sturdy. One of the last things you want is a vulnerable and poorly-supported tree because it can fall at any minute. Have a professional arbori...

Planning to Remove Trees in Your Backyard?

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Must-Have Safety Gear for Tree Removal in Melbourne Do you want to take down a dangerous or unwanted tree in your backyard? If so, then we strongly suggest that you hire a professional tree contractor for a safe and successful tree removal job. But, if you are planning to do the job on your own for whatever reason, then you must make sure to find and wear the appropriate safety gear before starting the process. The following are the must-have safety gear that you should be wearing: Hard Hats When dealing with trees, you should always wear protection for your head. Without one, you will be at risk of head injuries. Keep in mind that branches can snap and trees can go in the wrong direction when they’re being cut down. Wearing a hard hat is the first line of defense of your head against falling tree branches and other debris. It also serves as a shield for your head in case you fall to the ground or hit your head onto something. You should not trim or cut down a tree without we...

Removing Tree Stumps Properly

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Importance of Tree Stump Grinding Tree stumps are not only a huge eyesore, but they take up a lot of space in your yard and pose several risks to you and yours. Aesthetically speaking, the sight of a tree stump is very unappealing, but beyond that, it also poses many risks and dangers. Tree stump grinding is literally grinding a tree stump. Different from stump removal, stump grinding shaves the tree trunk down to an inch below the soil or more. Stump grinding is generally chosen by most homeowners because it is faster and less expensive. Having a stump in the middle of a lawn is a hazard. Think about anyone playing or running on the lawn. The stump presents a trip hazard, which could lead to injury. In addition to being a hazard for those running or playing, they can also be a hazard to lawn equipment. One of the important reasons is the liability issue. Children playing in the yard where a stump has been left run a risk of serious injury, and children running fast may not n...

Get Rid of That Tree Stump

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The Reasons Getting a Tree Stump Removal Service is Important Trees are cut for a wide variety of reasons. When trees get cut, stumps get left behind and you want to make sure that this doesn’t happen. When you just leave a stump behind, it can cause safety issues, it can also make your trees grow back, and you can also potentially get an insect infestation in your yard that might move into your home. Tree stump removal service is important for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are as follows: Growing Back That stump that you left after getting you trees cut can actually make that tree grow back again. Growing trees also mean that the roots are also continuously growing which can be an issue as it can destroy the way your yard looks and can also be destructive to the cement. Continuous growth can also mean that the stump is probably stealing minerals and nutrients from the existing plants in your yard. If you leave a stump behind, it just basically defeats the pur...

Common Tree Planting Mistakes

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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...

After the Storm – Taking Care of Your Trees

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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 ...

How to Protect Your Trees From the Summer Heat

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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...

Why Hire a Tree Care Specialist?

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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...

3 Financial Benefits of Trimming Your Trees

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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...

Planning Your Tree Planting

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As getting your trees ready for future challenges takes some planning and thorough investigation, right now is a great chance to learn more about tree care and planting. The greatest way to do this is by learning more about your community. Casey Tree Removal team would love to help you in your first step in planting and preparing your trees for the future!     STEP 1: Identifying your landscape You should consider knowing what are the locations you want to have your tree planted, you should have a different location on your list since not all locations are appropriate in the long run to have for trees. Here are some suggested locations for you to explore where you’d want to plant your trees:Your own backyard School gardens City halls Library Streets or sidewalks Community center Church An apartment complex A free forest     STEP 2: Evaluate your site After listing down or coming up with the potential sites you have picked, you need to determi...

Identifying Evergreen Trees

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Initially, most evergreen trees look pretty comparative and similar at a first glance. Regardless of whether you take a closer look or not, you may not even know what differences you’re looking for. How might you recognize one evergreen tree from another? How about we answer that question for three regular evergreens: Fir, Spruce and Pine. A couple of unique contrasts set these trees apart, such as the texture of their needles or the surface of their cones. Here are simple methods in distinguishing these three types of evergreen trees.   The Most Effective Method to Identify a Fir Tree Fir trees are broadly viewed as the most widely chosen evergreen to use as a Christmas tree . However, that is not all they’re known for! See the most prominent qualities of the needles and cones of a Fir tree beneath.   Fir Tree Identification by Needles Fir needles develop separately from the tree’s limbs, something not comparable to Pine needles which fill in bunches.   A...