Did your neighbor's tree just damage your property? Are you wondering who is responsible for repairing the damages? You will find answers to those questions and more. Let's inform you about the basic meaning of insurance. Insurance is a contract or an agreement between an insurance company (insurer) and you. Based on the agreement you have with the insurance company, you are expected to [...]
As a homeowner that has insurance cover, you should know that your insurance also covers tree damage whether you are the owner of the tree or not. If your tree or that of your neighbor affects any of your insured property, your normal homeowner's insurance cover should take care of those damages. This applies to trees that are brought down either by storm or lightning. Also, you should [...]
Ash trees belong to the Fraxinus genus and the olive (Oleaceae) family of woody plants. Ash trees are known for providing shade, some people use them as street trees and lawns too. You can simply identify ash trees by looking at their compound leaves that are seen in clusters of leaflets and their unique barks that come in various species. One other unique thing about ash trees is that each [...]
We all know how useful trees are in beautifying the environment we live in. We are sure you can attest that trees are everywhere but do you know their anatomy? The same way you as a human being have anatomy, trees also have their unique anatomy that you should be aware of. Having a good knowledge of the anatomy of trees will make you know how best to take care of them. A tree usually has a[...]
When you call the professionals, you probably have a significant problem on your hands. Tree work is a specialized kind of work in many senses. It's not something you can always do from the ground, or something you can often do without large equipment. Here are some of the situations where we get called in to handle difficult tree problems on a property. Many of these require professional [...]
Having a tree in your home helps to beautify it and it can also serve as a shade to you. All trees have roots and they tend to grow slowly but they can damage your home when the ground around them starts to shift. Tree roots can damage your plumbing system, pavement, backyard, and foundation and the cost of repairing these damages can be quite high, that is why you need to properly plan [...]
All of us want our trees to be green and healthy, but sometimes they are not. This is because chlorosis has set in, and it's time for a diagnosis. Chlorosis is the scientific term for yellowing or turning brown leaves on a tree. It can be caused by everything from polluted water to building foundations to electromagnetic fields, but it generally occurs because of one primary cause: [...]
Storm damage costs American homeowners billions of dollars annually. The Atlantic hurricane season runs until November 30th, which means there is still a lot of time for bad storms to develop. If you are like most homeowners, you like to take a proactive approach to protecting your residence. When trying to prepare for bad weather, one of the first places you need to focus on is the outside [...]
Trees enhance our property’s aesthetic appeal, increase shade in our landscape, and offer some protection from environmental elements. All trees require a certain amount of maintenance to ensure their health and well-being and the safety of your property. Periodical tree pruning will ensure that your trees remain strong and that your property is better protected from falling limbs in high [...]
A leaning tree is a danger to all, not just it losing its attractiveness and beauty but the branches falling off or when it finally decides to take its last bow, the horror it could cause. So “why is my tree leaning?” “Should I be concerned about my leaning tree?” Not to worry, all your questions and uncertainties will be guided to answers as you read through. The additional [...]