It’s that time of year again: the festive season, when many homeowners love decorating their homes and yards for the holidays (and engaging in a little friendly neighborhood competition, maybe, in the process). That decorating often includes snazzing up yardscape trees with dazzling Christmas or seasonal lights. But does this practice do any harm to […]
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Root rot is a common problem in cultivated landscapes, affecting not only flowers and shrubs but trees as well. According to the University of Georgia Extension, in fact, “root rot diseases are by far the most damaging diseases” when it comes to the Peach Tree’s plants. Fortunately, root rot is often avoidable with proper landscape […]
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Here in Greater Atlanta, we don’t experience the kind of brutal winter weather that much of the country suffers from – and, hey, you don’t hear us complaining about that, either! That said, wintertime in North Georgia can still pack a nasty punch: from subfreezing cold snaps to ice storms and occasional snowfalls. It’s important, […]
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 […]
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, […]
It’s hard to believe, but fall is in the air already here in Greater Atlanta. This is a fine time of year to pursue any number of around-the-yard maintenance tasks and pre-winter prep work. How about pruning, cutting, or removing trees? The Challenges & Realities of Branch & Twig Management in the Fall Generally speaking, […]
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Whether you’ve had a tree professionally removed, or one’s come down unexpectedly in a storm or high-wind event, you’re likely wondering what to do about the stump left behind. Stumps left to sit on a property can cause a number of problems. To avoid these issues, the stump can be eliminated either by grinding or […]
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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 […]
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Some of the common types of damage trees can inflict on a property are rather more obvious than others. Many homeowners are aware of the hazards that falling branches—let alone toppling trees—pose to buildings, vehicles, and naturally a human being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Other kinds of damage are more subtle—and […]
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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 […]
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