Services That Arborists Can Provide

Pruning

An arborist can determine the type of pruning necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees. These techniques include:

o Eliminating branches that rub each other

o Removing limbs that interfere with wires, building facades, gutters, roofs, chimneys, or windows, or that obstruct streets or sidewalks

o Removing dead or weak limbs that pose a hazard or may lead to decay

o Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs

o Creating better structure to lessen wind resistance and reduce the potential for storm damage

o Training young trees

o Removing limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions

o Removing branches, or thinning, to increase light penetration

o Improving the shape or silhouette of the tree

Removal

Although tree removal is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary. An arborist can help decide whether a tree should be removed. Arborists have the skills and equipment to safely and efficiently remove trees. Removal is recommended when the tree is:

o Dead or dying

o Considered irreparably hazardous

o Causing an obstruction that is impossible to correct through pruning

o Crowding and causing harm to other trees

o To be replaced by a more suitable specimen

o Located in an area where new construction requires removal

Emergency Tree Care

Storms may cause limbs or entire trees to fall, often landing on other trees, homes and other structures, or cars. The weight of storm-damaged trees is great, and they can be dangerous to remove or trim. An arborist can assist in performing the job in a safe manner, while reducing further risk of damage to property.

Planting

Alldredge Gardens arborists have a tree planting team and can recommend types of trees that are appropriate for a specific location. The wrong tree in the wrong location could lead to future problems as a result of limited growing space, insects, diseases, or poor growth.

Other Services

Alldredge Gardens arborists also provide a variety of other tree care services, including:

o Plant Health Care, a concept of preventive maintenance to keep trees in good health, which will help the tree better defend itself against insects, disease, and site problems

o Fertilization (deep root feeding and injection)

o Cabling or bracing for added support to branches with weak attachment

o Aeration to improve root growth (high pressure injection)

o Spraying or injecting to control certain insect and disease problems

What Is a Certified Arborist?

An arborist by definition is an individual who is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. ISA arborist certification is a nongovernmental, voluntary process by which individuals can document their base of knowledge. It operates without mandate of law and is an internal, self-regulating device administered by the International Society of Arboriculture. Certification provides a measurable assessment of an individual’s knowledge and competence required to provide proper tree care.

Certification is not a measure of standards of practice. Certification can attest to the tree knowledge of an individual but cannot guarantee or ensure quality performance.

Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through experience and by passing a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nation’s leading experts on tree care. Certified Arborists must also continue their education to maintain their certification. Therefore, they are more likely to be up to date on the latest techniques in arboriculture.

Definitions of Services

Diagnosis of a sick tree - ISA Certified Arborists have the education and experience to diagnose tree health problems and recommend treatments.

Fertilization - Although trees grow quite well in the forest without supplemental fertilization, urban and suburban soils may lack the vital nutrients that trees need. Alldredge Gardens offer fertilization as one of many plant health care practices.

Cable/Bracing - Sometimes it is possible to mitigate the risk of tree/branch failure by installing cables and/or braces to provide supplemental support.

Consulting - Consulting arborists provide written reports for many aspects of tree management including: appraisal values, property loss, risk assessment, diagnosis, preservation of trees during construction, and many more.

Tree Value Estimates - In cases of catastrophic loss, legal disputes, or simple assessments, an appraisal of a tree's value is sometimes required. Alldredge Gardens ISA Certified Arborists offer tree appraisals as a consulting service.

Tree Risk Assessment - Except for the youngest and smallest trees, most all trees pose a potential risk from failure. Alldredge Gardens professional arborist can assess this risk and recommend measures to minimize it.

Landscape Services –Alldredge Gardens offer landscape services beyond arboricultural work. This include’ s landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, lawn care, irrigation installation, or any of various other related services.

Pest Management - The key to avoiding pest problems on landscape trees and shrubs is to maintain a plant health care system. This involves proper selection and maintenance of plants, and monitoring of health and pest issues. Pest management also includes provision of the appropriate treatments for controlling pests.

Pruning - Pruning is the most common arboricultural practice. Our ISA Certified Arborists have the education and training to prune trees according to national pruning standards and ISA Best Management Practices.

Removal - Tree removal can be an extremely hazardous undertaking that requires specialized training and equipment. Alldredge Gardens Professional arborists are equipped to remove trees safely, while minimizing damage to surrounding property.

Stump Grinding/Removal - Usually, once a tree has been removed, the property owner will also want the stump ground out. Alldredge Gardens tree services offer this service.

Tree Planting - All ISA Certified Arborists are trained how to properly plant a tree, but not all companies offer this service. Alldredge Gardens Arborist do.

Tree Preservation Planning - There is very little that can be done to treat trees that have been damaged due to construction-related activities. This is why it is essential to involve an arborist early in development projects to ensure that measures are taken to protect the trees.

Tree Relocation - Although it can be expensive, trees can often be transplanted to new locations. The size and species of trees that can be moved varies with climate, soil types, and equipment available.

Alldredge Gardens arborist are not only Certified arborist but also Texas certified Oak wilt specialist.

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