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Aborists jobs are not limited to tree removal and the health of a tree. Tree Service companies and the arborists they employ deal with a wide range of tree services.

Tree Services can range from cabling and bracing to pruning and even to insect and disease management.

Cabling and Bracing

Cabling and braces are used to provide structural support to a tree. The cables and bracing are generally a high quality of steel able to withstand the growth of a tree and natures elements. It’s rare that this is needed, but it will save large branches from falling and causing damage during high wind storms.

Irrigation

Trees and plants have very specific needs when it comes to watering. If a tree receives to little water it can become susceptible to disease and death. If the tree receives too much water then root rot becomes a concern. Arborists can develop systems to ensure a Tree is receiving the correct amount of water.

Pruning

For mature trees pruning is required to remove dead or dying branches. This thinning out of branches strengthens the tree. For younger trees pruning is necessary to remove lower unneeded branches so they do not become a hassle latter on. This is not needed in the wild because the trees are all competing for top sunlight and therefor lose lower branches early on in life.

Insect and Disease Prevention

Certain types of insects can eat through leaves and even branches damaging your tree. Arborists are able to identify which types of insects are doing so. In addition disease through things like fungus can damage trees as well. Through advanced means arborists are able to identify tree disease and treat it properly.

Plant Identification

Arborists are master horticulturist who specialize in trees. They can identify just about any tree. If you are planning on having a new tree planted they can tell you the best ones to plant based on the regional climate and what you’re looking for out of the tree.

There are thousands of breathe-taking images of trees from around the world. Have a look at these handful of selections.

Rockaway, Oregon 

In 2009 I took a road trip to Oregon. Staying in a wonderful little coastal town called Rockaway I came across this tree in Rockaway bay. As most know the entire northwest coast of America is filled with beautiful trees and landscape, but this tree struck me most. Amazing how this brave little tree is able to survive perched in a rock surrounded by salt water.

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Is your tree dead or dying? Is it sick? Maybe your tree is just tired of being neighbors with you? Not likely, but there are some tell-tale signs of a tree in need that even the most novice of horticulturists and weekend warriors can pick out. Last weekend while laying in my hammock enjoying the Summer weather I happened to notice what appeared to be an orange-colored fungus gaining a foothold on some of the tree branches. Not wanting to lose my shade or my hammock for that matter I began researching. Here’s what I found.

Top 8 Signs Your Tree is Sick

1. Saw-dust along the base of the tree.
2. Mushroom type fungus is growing on the tree. This may look right out of a fairy tale and be pleasant to look at, but those mushrooms are steeling vital nutrients from your tree.
3. Cracks in the limbs or trunk.
4. Hollowed out or decaying areas. These may be great areas for an owl to dwell, but it comes at the expense of your tree.
5. Wilted or discolored leaves.
6. Insect damage.
7. Dead branches
8. Man-made wounds.