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 […]
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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. […]
Easing as we are into late winter, now marks an excellent time to pursue crown maintenance for many types of trees. The good news? In the Excel Tree Care team, you’ve got top Atlanta tree professionals ready to tackle the job with skill, expertise, and leave-no-trace workmanship! Tree Crown Maintenance in Late Winter & Early […]
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Disease is easily one of the most significant problems homeowners run into when it comes to the trees of their yardscape. Infection can be part of the natural aging process of a tree, or the result of injury or stress. Regardless, a diseased tree is a big concern on more than one level. Obviously, we […]
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Pruning done at the wrong time of year can be more destructive than advantageous to a tree (or any woody plant). This time of year – and, in particular, late winter into the earliest spring – is the ideal time to prune many trees here in the Greater Atlanta area. For the best results, turn […]
It can be incredibly tempting to trim, limb, or fell trees on your property by yourself. Incredibly tempting, but also incredibly dangerous. Costly damage and devastating injury—even death—may result from tackling DIY tree-care work. In most cases, this is complicated and risky maintenance best left to professional arborists, who bring to the task the expert […]
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 […]
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A leaning tree can definitely be a cause for concern, though it’s not always a problem. Indeed, many trees may develop a naturally leaning growth form due to genetics or site conditions which is perfectly sustainable. But a lean may also be a sign of a serious underlying problem—and quite possibly a serious liability and […]
An exceedingly common landscaping tree in Georgia (and across large swaths of the country), Leyland cypress is prized for its rapid growth and dense evergreen foliage, which translates to a planting nicely suited to forming privacy screens, hedges, and windbreaks. But this hybrid cross between two West Coast conifers—the Monterey cypress, which has a naturally […]
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True, winters in Atlanta aren’t all that bad compared to much of the country – and that’s the way most of us like it! That said, wintertime in this part of the country can still be a bit on the harsh side, with wild temperature swings, ice storms, and cold winds. All of that speaks […]