The Longevity Of Willow Trees

The Longevity Of Willow Trees

Have you ever wondered about the longevity of willow trees? Why do they tend to fall apart only several years after planting them? How often do you need to provide the beautiful willow tree with tree service and care? A little background on willows. Salix. species...
How Do You Know When A Tree Is Sick?

How Do You Know When A Tree Is Sick?

How do you know when a tree is sick? Well, its actually a science that you can go to school for years to learn. Even more, you still wonโ€™t understand everything because just like humans, plants evolve and new pathogens emerge. Pathogens are bacteria, viruses, and...
Preparing For Spring in Grand Rapids!

Preparing For Spring in Grand Rapids!

Spring is hopefully on its way soon here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And as exciting as it is, we need to be prepared for what that means. Here are just a few things you should do to begin preparing for spring in Grand Rapids! Before winter is over, you should have...

Filling a Tree with Cement

We get the questions, “can I fill my hollow tree with cement.” We never recommend this for several reasons: first, cement doesn’t bond with wood; second, rubbing can occur worsening the problem; and third, cement holds moisture. If the tree is hollow...

Post Tree Removal Stump

After a large tree removal, many times we grind the stump. Sometimes, if the homeowner asks us, we leave the stump grind shavings for the homeowners, in order so that they might save on cost. There are many uses of stump grind shavings and planting grass over where...

Tree Topping Could Lead to Removal

Being a professional tree service in Grand Rapids, MI, we see plenty of trees that require trees removal, tree pruning, and and tree maintenance. We’ve discussed the problems that can arise from topping trees, but are there certain trees that might be okay to...

Proper Felling Techniques for Tree Removals

All too often, in Grand Rapids, MI, we see many homeowners using improper felling techniques when trying to remove trees themselves. These very minor mistakes can lead to big problems (we’ve had to remove trees of houses due to homeowners using bad felling...

Tree Removal

In Grand Rapids, MI there is no shortage of trees. For a tree service like us, during tree removals, we always get asked “would this be good firewood”. Truth is, most the time, yes! Almost all hardwoods are great for burning. Also, keeping the wood will...

Tree Service Practices

Being a professional tree service out of Grand Rapids, MI, we run into many questions form homeowners regarding different removal and trimming techniques. One of those questions is topping tree. Normally, tree topping is very bad and will require the tree service to...