Besides being indispensable for the environment, trees are also a landscaping staple for Utah homeowners. Nothing makes your home stand out like a gracefully planted row of lush green trees. Plus, trees provide cooling shade in the summer, prevent soil erosion, and even help reduce your HVAC costs. However, growing healthy and attractive trees involves a lot more than simply … Read More
Trees offer many environmental benefits. They give off the oxygen we need, reduce soil erosion and pollution, and provide shelter to wildlife. But when planted around the house, they offer a direct benefit, ENERGY SAVINGS. Just 17% of shade over your house during the day can translate into a savings of 10 dollars a month on your power bill. Moreover, … Read More
Everyone loves having trees around their house. Trees are a natural resource that adds beauty to your lawn and provides shade, fresh air, and a cool breeze in hot Utah summers. Trees in your backyard can also help you reduce your energy bills. Research shows that only 17% shade over your house during the day translates to a savings of 10 dollars … Read More
Who doesn’t love having trees on their property? They’re an integral part of our environment, a major source of oxygen, and suppliers of much-needed shade during our hot Utah summers. However, trees can also become nuisances if they aren’t planted properly. In fact, they can gravely damage homes and other structures if planted too close to the buildings. Removing these … Read More
In Utah, summers are usually hot and dry. So, planting trees on your Utah property comes with many benefits. They provide shade, lower the temperature, reduce air-conditioning costs, protect your house from storms and strong winds, add beauty to your outdoors, and increase property value. Sometimes, however, removing or cutting down a tree makes sense. For example, a diseased or decaying … Read More
If you live in a home that boasts a lush yard, you probably know that trees can greatly enhance the look and value of your property. But when trees become overgrown or start decaying, they can pose several risks to your house and family. This, in turn, necessitates an immediate tree removal. If you’re facing this situation, don’t worry. … Read More
Cutting down a tree may seem like a simple task, but when you really think about it, it’s quite complicated. Most homeowners don’t know this, but getting the job correctly and safely done requires ample prior knowledge and experience. DIY tree removal goes beyond simply hitting the base of the trunk with an axe or a chainsaw and letting it fall. … Read More
Now that you’ve knocked down the misfit tree in your backyard, it’s time to deal with the tree stump. You probably don’t want a gnarly stump sabotaging your well-manicured landscape. But neglected tree stumps can also lead to: Mold and mildew Pest infestations New growth Space crunches Increased tripping accidents, especially in homes with young children So, is there any … Read More
We remove a lot of trees for homeowners throughout Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. Most of the time, our clients ask us something along the lines of, “How are you going to remove our tree?” You might be wondering something similar. “How are you going to remove our tree?” There are several important things we focus on to … Read More
Whatever you want to do with a tree, whether trim, prune, move, or remove, it’s always a good idea to get season-specific advice. The lifecycle of trees makes some seasons better than others for different tasks. Like tree removal. Is winter tree removal in Utah a good idea? Yes! Let us tell you why. Why Winter Tree Removal in Utah … Read More
