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Trees are the skeleton of any landscape. In addition to their aesthetic value, trees also add financial value to your property. That is why professional tree care is an investment rather than an expense. Professional tree care protects the equity that is growing just outside your windows.
ARBOR SHIELD - Plant Health Care
ARBOR SHIELD™ is a professional approach to a custom comprehensive health care program for your trees and shrubs. It consists of frequent visits throughout the growing season to inspect your trees and shrubs, monitor their health, and treat for insects and diseases when necessary. Early diagnosis of insect or disease infestations can often result in less aggressive treatment and more effective control than waiting until the problem can be seen by the untrained eye.Insect & Disease Control
Insects and diseases need to be controlled to protect your valuable trees. Effective pest control is much more than just spraying an “all purpose” pesticide. In fact, there is no all purpose pesticide. Some are broad spectrum products, but it is essential that all pesticides be applied only to the pests for which they are labeled. Chemical spray may not even be the most effective treatment. Biological or mechanical treatments or systemic application may be the best approach. We employ state licensed pesticide applicators to accurately diagnose pest problems and provide professional control.
Tree Pruning
We follow national pruning standards, which state that pruning should be performed only for a stated purpose. Pruning may be for:
- Crown Cleaning in which we selectively remove dead, dying, diseased or weak branches, as well as water sprouts or sucker growth.
- Crown Thinning to increase light penetration, improve air movement or reduce weight by removing selective branches.
- Crown Raising to provide clearance by removing lower branches while maintaining the tree’s natural shape.
- Vista Pruning in which specific areas of the crown are removed or thinned for a better view of objects beyond the tree.
- Crown Restoration to improve the structure, form and appearance of trees that have been vandalized, suffered storm damage, or were severely mutilated during previous, unprofessional pruning.
- Hazard Reduction to reduce the danger that visible hazards may cause.
- Maintenance – Pruning to improve the tree health and structure.
Tree Removal
Removing a tree is not our favorite task. It usually signifies the death of a loved one. As living beings, however, trees have a finite lifespan. Consequently, they decline, die and become hazardous. They may outgrow their space, creating a hazard. Our arborists can remove trees of any size from any space. They have the training, experience and special equipment to remove any tree and dispose of it safely and with minimum disruption. Tree removal is dangerous and should never be attempted by an amateur!
Root Zone Therapy
Only about half of your tree can be seen above ground. The other half, which is underground, consists of large roots that anchor the tree and a web of finer roots that absorb water and nutrients. Root function is aided by a whole ecosystem of beneficial bugs, worms, fungi and bacteria. There can also be harmful microbes, like rot, or a root that wraps itself around other roots and strangles them. Compressed air is the gentlest way to remove enough soil for us to find these problems and correct them. Our technicians use an Air Spade to expose the root zone, pinpoint the problem and correct it, often by removing the offending root(s).
Landscape Bed Maintenance
Whether you need a new layer of mulch, a fresh cut edge, or simply removing last years debris, Hughes Tree Service is here to help. We custom grind our mulch from local hardwood. The finely ground mulch is the perfect texture to degrade and add valuable humus to your planting beds while also inhibiting weed growth. We can also apply granular pre-emergent to help prevent weed seeds from germinating. If you need more soil or compost in your garden try our custom mixed blends to make your plants and vegetables thrive! We also carry a variety of shade, ornamental, and evergreens that our certified arborists would be happy to install for you. Please contact us if you need mulch, soil, or a new tree!
Land Clearing
Whether you need land cleared for a modest expansion or for a whole new house, we have the heavy equipment to perform this service efficiently and economically. For small clearing jobs, we haul the waste to our mulching facility for processing. For larger jobs, we can bring our large horizontal grinder to your site. We can haul the ground waste away or leave it on site to fertilize and control erosion.
Tree Installation
We believe that for every tree removed, a new tree should be planted. With that in mind we are pleased to offer our customers a larger selection of new trees. You don’t even have to lift a hand, a certified arborist from Hughes Tree Service can install your new tree.