If decayed wood is visible on your tree, is it always a hazard? How do you know if there is decayed wood that you can’t see? As mentioned in our previous post, there are seven general problems that point to your tree being a hazard tree, and decayed wood is one of them. Hazard trees …read in detail
When is Your Tree a Hazard Tree
How to tell if the tree looming over your house and in your thoughts is a hazard tree… It’s big and it’s heavy, and it’s got the potential to put a major dent in your home and your finances…but is it truly a hazard tree? When should you worry? And when should you simply be …read in detail
The Proper Time for Pruning Trees
When to attend to much-needed tree pruning… It’s a common question among our clients: When is the best time for pruning my trees? And it’s a question with as many answers as there are people who care to comment. There are kernels of truth to ideas that some trees prefer pruning at some times over …read in detail
Western Gall Rust
Springtime, pines, and Western gall rust… ‘Tis the season for Western gall rust. Just when the earth is emerging from its blanket of snow and little green shoots are appearing, so, too, do galls. Right now, take a look at your ponderosa and lodgepole pines; see any pale-colored, bulbous growths on the branches? If so, …read in detail
Cold Snaps and Popping Trees
Cold Snap, Crackle, Pop… This winter, there seems to be a pattern of one serious cold snap per month, and it looks like March will be no exception. Forecasts are calling for temperatures around zero degrees this weekend. Our home is about 600 feet higher in elevation than town-proper, meaning that the mercury dips lower …read in detail
Hemlock Health and Heart Rot
Into the forest, a big wind blew, breaking the old hemlock’s heart… Last Friday, major winds buffeted the region and, right outside our cabin window, we witnessed some of the collateral damage: A tall and solitary hemlock snapped and tumbled to the earth. We saw it fall, the whole spectacle frightening and surreal. Thankfully, the …read in detail
Pruning Maples in Dover
Pruning last week… We enjoyed working with a couple beautiful maple trees in Dover. All they needed was a little TLC to highlight their perfect structure and form. And that’s one of our specialties – pruning trees. A well-formed, healthy tree is a beautiful addition to any landscape. In urban settings, trees sometimes require a …read in detail
It’s Official: ISA Certified!
Tried, tested and true arborist: ISA certified… On Friday, March 8, Tyler became ISA certified, passing his arborist certification test with the International Society of Arboriculture. This is a milestone for Sand Creek Tree Service, but what does it mean to our customers? It’s just another indication that our knowledge and expertise can be trusted. …read in detail