Tag Archives: environmental care
Arborist Equipment
Arborist Equipment While many of us are aware of the task we hire a professional tree companiy to complete, few know exactly what is going on in the process of completing these tasks. Ever wonder what tools an arborist is using on your property? Read on for a better understanding of arborist equipment and why […]
The Intermediate Guide: Winterization of Trees
When your weekends consist of lounging in front of the fireplace, cozying up with a warm blanket, and watching holiday movies on marathon; don’t forget about the icon of the holiday season- trees. Winterization of trees should start now! It is essential to give trees attention, love, and care as they battle against winter weather. […]
One thing that can limit the growth of urban and community trees
Soils are composed of individual particles (sand, silt, and clay) and aggregates or clumps of particles. Between these soil particles and aggregates are spaces or pores. These “pore spaces” hold air and water. Large-sized soil pore spaces are usually filled with air, and provide good aeration to soils. Smaller soil pore spaces are usually filled […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Tree Responsibility
A beginner’s guide to understanding tree responsibility! Did you know can save yourself time, money and relationships in the long run by understanding now which trees on and along your property are your responsibility or not? Not every tree near and crossing your property lines are yours to deal with. As a matter of fact, […]
Summer Considerations for Spongy Moth
This has been another year of significantly high Lymantria dispar, or spongy moth (formerly “gypsy moth”) populations across much of Pennsylvania. What should you be doing this time of year? The spongy moth life cycle is about complete, we are past the point of peak defoliation and trees are trying to push out new leaves. […]
Why Teams Matter Most
Repurposing an old post for our readers for a month on teamwork. Our motto at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals is to redefine the boundaries of excellence through tree services and plant health care solutions. Part of how we do that is to serve people throughout the central Pennsylvania region. We will go out of our […]
Topping is for Ice Cream Not Trees
Tree topping is not considered a viable practice for tree care according to current industry standards. This controversial topic in past years sparked debate, but now quality arborists know there are many alternatives to tree topping. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we inform property owners on all things related to proper tree care and maintenance, […]
Winter Tree Pruning – Why It Works
Tree pruning and trimming doesn’t need to be limited to when you see your trees alive with leaves in warm seasons. You can also think about tree pruning in the winter. There are a few reasons why tree care in the winter is important. First, it can be easier to inspect trees in the winter […]
Two Ways Trees Can Save You Money
We all know money doesn’t grow on trees, but that doesn’t have to stop us from utilizing trees to our monetary advantage. At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals we care about trees primarily because we believe we are called to be good stewards of creation, helping not hurting our environments. But we also recognize other monetary […]