Growing fruit trees in your yard comes with an awesome reward. Tasty treats like tart plums or sweet peaches are right at your fingertips! But getting your hands on these goodies takes some work, particularly in springtime. Essentials like proper pruning and feeding fruit trees with the right fertilizer make all the difference in the …
It’s no secret to companies in the tree care business that quality, skilled employees are hard to come by. What’s more of a mystery is coming up with successful strategies for finding skilled labor. “It’s an issue for anyone in the tree industry,” says Arthur Batson Jr., president of Lucas Tree Service Hampton Roads Experts, …
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“It’s important to set yourself apart from the competition,” Judy Macauley, marketing manager for Blooma Tree Service Hampton Roads Experts in Seattle, told Tree Service Hampton Roads Services in 2014. “Some companies rely on cheap price, some rely on quick turnaround. Whatever it is, you should have something that is unique to your company that …
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For all the information and training available on the technical aspects of tree care work — chainsaw operation, climbing, chipper safety, etc. — one topic that’s often overlooked is estimating. And, really, for a business to succeed, nothing could be more important. Estimating is the foot in the door — the chance to make an …
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Credit have come a long way since the first one, a Diners’ Club card, was introduced back in the 1950s. There are now countless credit card options on the market, and even more ways to use them. Financial company NerdWallet calculates that the average American family now carries more than $16,000 in credit card debt, …
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Tree Service Hamptons are not the sum of their parts nor can they be reduced to a simple math equation. Fortunately for us, trees are extremely complex and, in fact, they are so complex that caring for them has been described as being equal parts science and art. To be sure, trees are biological entities, …
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What separates the good tree care companies from the great ones? The good ones from the average or mediocre ones? Two things: quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. Attending training classes, achieving International Society of Arboriculture or state certification, participation in manufacturer briefings and hands-on learning from veteran arborists are all important ways to learn …
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The TCI Expo offers educational opportunities with top industry leaders in business, safety and arboriculture, as well as the chance to network with colleagues, vendors and manufacturers from around the country. Compare equipment, evaluate products and take advantage of expo-only pricing from hundreds of exhibitors. Plus, check out live demonstrations, attend forums and roundtables, earn …
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In the early days of the profession, a dependable chain saw was probably about the most that any tree care pro dreamed of owning. That’s still a must-have, but advances in technology and safety mean there are now many more types of equipment (including tools, gear, etc.) on the market to help get tree work …
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< p class=”art”>Accurate weather information is crucial for those working in the tree care industry. Tree Service Hampton Roadss, like all plants, must be suited to exist within the range of weather conditions at a given location. Although there’s some adaptability, a particular tree species can generally thrive in certain environments but fail in others. …
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< p class=”art”>Arborists and tree care professionals play an essential role in our society, not only in the health of our world’s precious trees but for countless other reasons. With that being said, the tree care professionals I’ve met over the years share many common traits. One of these is a legitimate, pure love of …
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< p class=”art”>Your customer wants you to look at an oak tree that’s having trouble. Sure it has some problems; it’s been topped, the bole has mower blight, the leaves are infested with aphids, but the real problem is that it’s way too close to the house and picture window, which is probably why it …
< p class=”art”>The two Joseph brothers are in the business of saving lives — not just people, but trees as well. Each man is a certified arborist, paramedic and firefighter in Columbus, Ohio. “Trees in this area should live to be about 250 years or so,” says 35-year-old Michael. “In urban areas, only one in …
[ad_1] Much of the arboricultural profession involves providing up-to-date practices that encourage tree health in the landscape. Sure, marketing, customer service, staff management and training are equally important, but at the basic core, the principles of implementing the tree care practices capable of facilitating tree health are what separates the professional arborists from the hackers …
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[ad_1] Spring has sprung, which means it’s that time of year: Arbor Day. Nationally observed on the last Friday in April (April 28 this year), many states also hold statewide Arbor Days to coincide with the best planting weather in their specific region. Arbor Day has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings in 1872. For …