How do you Protect your Trees? You probably know that the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas have been called the lightning capital of America. But many people are surprised to learn that in our country also there are nearly 20 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes per year. Although golf courses, old barns and church steeples...Read More
What you need to know One of the most frequently asked questions a certified arborist gets is, “When should I have my trees pruned?” Although all varieties of trees are different, as a general rule, trees should be pruned at a very early age (developmental pruning),I recommend to have your trees evaluated by a certified...Read More
What you need to know How can a tree service company put you at risk? Picture this scenario. A tree service worker was seriously injured while pruning trees in your yard and they demanded that you cover their medical bills and lost wages. When you didn’t comply they filed a lawsuit. The lawyer that you...Read More
What you need to know Most people plant a tree to add natural beauty to their landscape. But trees add so much more. In fact trees offer many benefits you probably never even considered. So to enlighten and perhaps even inspire, here are ten reasons why you should plant a tree. Trees provide shade –...Read More
What you need to know Recently I met with a young couple that had asked for an estimate on some tree work. They had a nice home and a well maintained lawn, but I was disturbed by the look of their trees. It was quite obvious that the last person to prune them had failed...Read More
Why pruning trees yourself may not always be best As spring draws closer, many Tampa Bay area homeowners will finally decide that it’s time to get their trees pruned. If you are someone that falls into this category, but you’ve had little or no experience with tree care, here are four pruning options to consider....Read More
How to find the right tree service company. So you’ve finally decided to get your trees trimmed. Now all you have to do is find the right tree service company. The Yellow Pages offers lots of choices, but you’re not really sure how to tell which is the best company for your project. Here’s what...Read More
Few people realize how dangerous tree service work can be and that tree safety precautions are necessary when working with trees. According to the Society of Commercial Arboriculture, the odds of a tree service worker being seriously injured or killed in any given year are about 1 in 120. That equates to a fatality rate...Read More
How can you create a uniform look to your landscape, while giving your trees the vital elements they need to grow? It ‘s easy. Just add tree mulch. In some other areas of the country, arborists recommend that mulch be applied in the springtime. However I tell my Florida based customers that they can add...Read More
12 Point Tree Inspection Before making any tree care recommendations Pinellas Tree Service completes a twelve point Health & Safety Inspection of all the trees on your property. This inspection is to provide both us and you with information related to what issues may exist that need attention as well as items of concern that...Read More
