Author: Tim Bradley
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Winter is Coming! Are Your Shrubs and Saplings Ready?
Despite being warmer and less snowy lately, New England winters are known for being harsh, cold, windy, and full of snow, ice, and slush. While they are also incredibly beautiful, they can be quite unpredictable and do a lot of damage to our roads, homes, cars, and our plants. Those beautiful hydrangeas planted near your…
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Controlling “Pests” while Protecting our Planet
First, I put “pests” in quotations for a reason. People often consider bugs and certain animals “pests”. While some are surely pests, such as mosquitoes, ticks, aphids, and japanese beetles, they do still serve a vital role in the ecosystem. Which is a bummer, honestly. Our frogs, spiders, mantises, mice, and many more need these…
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All about Arboretums
ALL ABOUT ARBORETUMS! You may have heard about aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums but now we’ll add arboretums. Arboretums are similar to all of the above but specifically for trees. They can’t exactly fit inside a glass tank though, so they’re open air. The purpose for arboretums can vary but they almost all aim to preserve…
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Recycling & Keeping It Green
Keeping it Green Did you know that we RECYCLE all our wood byproducts? Any tree job results in wood or wood chips on our jobs. All chips are disposed of in various places. So, who uses those chips? Blueberry growers use chips for mulch. Farmers use chips for bedding. Homeowners use chips for mulch…
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Tree of the Month ~ The Evergreens
Tree of the Month – Evergreens This month, we’ll focus on not just one tree but a group of trees – the Evergreens. Evergreens are a family of trees that have foliage that stays green year round. The foliage stays on the tree all year, even in the cold and dry season. Deciduous trees, such…
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Tree of the Month – The Mighty Oak
In New England, the OAK is a popular and easily recognizable tree. We’re all familiar with the tree’s acorns scattered across the ground and their sturdy trunks, made of some of the most durable wood, that allow them to grow very old.In New Hampshire, we are probably most accustomed to seeing the Northern Red Oak.…
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Getting a Quote
Getting a Quote You’ve decided you need to get some tree work done and now you need to get a Quote for the work. Of course, first up, is to get a quote from a reputable service provider, whose business is insured, with the equipment and skills to do your job. Call us to schedule…
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Mechanized Tree Removal
How tree work is done has changed a lot over the last 35 years. When I first started, removals were climbed & pieced down with ropes. A very labor intensive, very risky undertaking. And it always caused lawn damage. Now we use a Crane and a Lift. And what a difference that equipment makes. Safer!…
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Tree Service vs Logging
Why should you use a reputable tree service company instead of a logging company? When it comes time to remove a tree that has grown too large, or a homeowner wants to have several trees removed their property it can be important to explore your options. Many of our customers see signs offering free or…
