No matter how good you are with that green thumb or how much you love taking pride in maintaining your yard on your own, sometimes it’s best to call in the experts. Different from a gardener or landscaper, an arborist is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual types of trees and are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. When it comes to large-scale maintenance or potentially dangerous situations, don’t risk your personal safety or potentially damaging your lawn and your wallet by creating a bigger problem. If you’re currently facing any of these situations, put your faith in the experienced service of a professional arborist:
Extensive Pruning
Aside from your annual healthy trimming, some pruning needs are just safer calling in a qualified specialist. If any trees are diseased or insect-infested, have been damaged by storms, are broken or decayed, or interfere with power lines and structures, an arborist will be able to maintain the health and safety of that situation.
Tree Removal
While we don’t want to consider tree removal unless an absolute last resort, it’s better to trust an arborist’s opinion on whether or not it’s the correct thing to do. If a tree is dead, found to be a dangerous risk, causing an obstruction, or is in the way of future construction, its need for removal is clear but may not be something you can easily do yourself.
Emergency Tree Care
A storm-damaged tree is dangerous in that it may have fallen onto cars or structures and are extremely heavy and difficult to remove. That’s when it may be time for emergency services. Consulting an arborist is the safest way to remove the obstructing tree or limbs without causing more damage to property and potentially putting others in danger in the process.
Tree Planting
Besides the physical labor of digging up a spot and planting a tree, arborists also know the optimal locations for your tree planting needs to ensure growth, as well as avoiding potential problems like insects, diseases, and working with a limited space.
Other Special Circumstances
An assortment of other jobs an arborist is qualified and may be needed for include plant health care preventive maintenance, fertilization, cabling or bracing to support branches, soil aeration, and lightning protection systems, all of which are integral to ensuring the safety and health of your trees.
Once you’ve decided to call an arborist does not mean your work is done. Do your research to make sure you’re bringing on a qualified individual, such as verifying their ISA credentials. An arborist’s willingness to stay up-to-date on the latest information in the field and maintain their association with an organization suggests their professionalism and dedication.
You want a quality job and a yard you can be proud of, which is why the trusted professionals at Blackhawk Tree Services of Raleigh, North Carolina are amongst the most trusted arborists in their field. Contact Blackhawk Tree Services today to schedule a consultation and take the pain out of your hefty tree maintenance.