Invasive plant species are plants that are not native or naturally from an area. An invasive plant will out-compete native species for habitat and food. Invasive plants are problematic because they can grow rapidly, spread quickly, and flower or set seed over a long period of time. Many are difficult to control. There are over [...]
Earlier this month, Tree Tech’s expert tree removal staff was on hand at the Southwick Zoo to remove declining trees that could not be saved. It was decided that much of the main tree trunks and limbs could be used to assemble a new Jungle Jim in the chimpanzee exhibit. With the use of our crane, we assisted [...]
Last spring more than 200 Massachusetts Arborist Association members took part in a new volunteer program called Arbor Day of Service. Forty five communities across Massachusetts received an estimated $325,000 in professional arboriculture services from MAA members. Projects included tree planting, ornamental pruning and hazard tree removal at sites including town parks, elementary schools, community [...]
Sometimes the decision to remove a tree is an obvious one, and sometimes a tree can be treated or trimmed to avoid having it removed. Tree removal should be a last resort and the arborists at Tree Tech are trained to identify when this is absolutely necessary. In the event tree removal is necessary, Tree Tech’s experienced personnel will [...]
Many of the hemlocks in Massachusetts have been affected by woolly adelgid. If you’ve noticed a white “woolly looking fuzz” on your Hemlocks, it’s a sure sign that the woolly adelgids are making a home in your trees. Once the infestation has taken hold, you’ll notice that the tree has little or no new growth on limbs and [...]
Homeowners Fall Tree & Shrub Check List: Tree Pruning: Good time of year for pruning. Prepare your trees in the fall for the winter snow and ice storms so the damage will be minimal, if any. Come spring, they will be healthy and looking good! Tree Removal: If you have trees in your yard that [...]
In the aftermath of a severe wind storm, many homeowners ask a simple question about their trees: Will they survive? That question arises from the initial impulse to “get this mess cleaned up.” But hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Follow these simple guidelines in administering care to your [...]
Many people are familiar with using compost as a fertilizer to improve plant health. However, compost has many other beneficial uses such as erosion control and turf remediation, just to name a few. According to the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. loses more than 2 billion tons of topsoil each year due to erosion. Erosion [...]
In the aftermath of a severe wind storm, many homeowners ask a simple question about their trees: Will my trees survive? That question arises from the initial impulse to “get this mess cleaned up.” But hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Follow these simple guidelines in administering care to your [...]
The arborists and staff at Tree Tech are at it again donating their time and resources to the local community. Most recently, Tree Tech completed its first phase of work for a Habitat for Humanity project in Norton Massachusetts. The company donated $3,500 of tree removal work to make room for the home on Hawthorne Street. This Arbor [...]