Should You Water Your Trees in Fall?
Fall offers an important opportunity to tend to your trees, following the heat stress of summer and ahead of winter’s cold weather and storminess. A proper watering regimen is a crucial component of seasonal tree maintenance this time of year. Watering Trees in the Fall When and how much to water a tree in the […]
Is Artificial Turf Good for Trees?
Given the year-round vibrant green it provides for a minimum of maintenance, artificial turf is an attractive option for many homeowners. Yet synthetic grass comes with its own challenges, and that’s certainly true in the case of your yard’s trees. Problems With Synthetic Turf & Trees The issues with artificial turf and trees are many, […]
How to Prepare Your Trees for Hurricanes & Severe Storm Damage
Atlanta sees its fair share of severe weather. Needless to say, violent weather can do a number on your trees. That’s why pre- and post-storm tree assessments – and regular tree maintenance – are so important. Here at Excel Tree Care, we provide a full range of arboriculture services, including upkeep and removal related to […]
How Tree Trimming Can Help Elevate Your Landscaping
Well-planned and properly executed tree trimming can go a long way toward bettering the look of your landscaping—and, in conjunction, beefing up your property value! A neglected or poorly tended tree can quickly become on the unsightly side of things, suffering from overgrowth, dieback, maybe an expansion of deadwood. Such trees often pose a safety […]
When to Prune Georgia Peach Trees
Peaches, of course, are intimately associated with Georgia. With better than 130 million pounds of these delectable fruits produced here each year, it’s little surprise they call us the Peach State. Alongside large commercial orchards, many homeowners and gardeners enjoy having a peach tree, or even a small grove, on their property—for the ripe fruits, […]
Common Causes of a Half Dead Tree
Do you have a tree on your property that appears to be half-dead? The sight of a tree with full foliage and vigorous branch growth on one side and bare deadwood on the other is a strange one, to be sure, but not at all uncommon. A number of factors can create this half-dead phenomenon, […]
What to Know About Summer Tree Pruning
With summer upon us here in Greater Atlanta, yard- and lawncare are taking up a lot of people’s time and attention—per usual! How about tree pruning? Well, for the most part, this isn’t really prime season for pruning your trees. But in certain cases, some pruning may be a good idea—even essential. Here at Excel […]
Protecting Your Trees During Spring Storm Season
Spring is officially here, and that means Atlanta is rolling right into prime time for storms. The weather can be unruly this time of year—even downright dangerous. That means the cityscape’s trees often take a major beating during these atmospherically volatile months. Protecting your trees from storm damage—and protecting your property and personal safety from […]
Guide to Tree Pruning in Spring
Pruning is an essential mechanism for maintaining the health and vibrancy of our trees and shrubs as well as their desired shape, and for protecting property. Spring is one of the main times of year for pruning, though when and how you should prune depends on the given species or cultivar and other specific factors. […]
Can Frost & Winter Weather Cause Damage to Your Trees?
All things considered, Atlanta, Georgia (like most of the rest of the state) has winters decidedly on the mild side of things. But that doesn’t mean we don’t see occasional deep cold snaps, decent snowfalls, and ice storms. Harsher winter weather can definitely do a number on your property’s trees, so it’s essential to know […]