Country Wide Tree Care LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the correct time of year to prune my trees? Is there any time of year it's not safe? Most trees can be safely pruned any time of year with the exception of certain oaks, elms, and fruit trees. These trees, due to their susceptibility to diseases such as oak wilt, dutch elm disease and certain other diseases, should only be pruned during the dormant season.(Oct. 15- Apr.-15)
My tree has dead branches in it, so it must be dying, right? Not necessarily, trees are constantly sprouting new limbs and losing others, this is a natural process in most cases, however, excessive amounts of deadwood not only waste a lot of your trees' energy reserves trying to repair those irreparable wounds, it can also be indicative of some other underlying problem(s).
My tree is really big and we should chop all the tops off so they don't break in a storm, right? Absolutely not, this process is called topping and not only is this very bad for the health and longevity of trees, eventually it makes the structure of your tree a lot weaker and more likely to break in a storm. The size, weight or height of a tree is rarely a problem, more often it is the thickness of the crown(too many leaves and branches that don't allow air flow through the crown) that causes trees to act like a windsock and bend too far and break during severe weather events. The proper treatment is selectively removing some of the excess growth to allow better air penetration through the crown of the tree.
Someone told me my trees have bugs and I should cut them down before they spread into other healthy trees? Insects are a normal part of nature, and there is hardly a tree out there that doesn't have some type of bugs in them, however, certain insects can be very destructive to trees and should be controlled to prevent excessive damage that can lead to early death, or crown die-back. We want to save a tree whenever possible, so before you let someone convince you to cut your tree down(along with your property value), call the professional arborists at Country Wide for a realistic assessment of the situation.
My tree is always dropping bark and a lot of limbs don't have leaves, is there a problem? Certain trees shed bark quite regularly, however, any time your tree has excessive amounts of limbs without leaves, this is usually indicative of inner decay, call today for a free analysis of your trees' health.
How much does it cost to have a tree pruned or removed? Every tree is unique in the sense of where it is growing, how big it is, what is underneath it and how much wood should be removed during pruning. For these reasons it is impossible to say without actually seeing the tree, that is why we will gladly come out to your home or business and give you a free, written estimate.
My lawn service also does pruning, why should I pay to hire an arborist? If your neighbor had some scissors, would you let him cut your hair? Probably not. Trees add as much as 20% to the value of your property and just like proper pruning can help your trees, mal-pruning is one of the biggest causes of premature death in urban trees. Just because your lawn service owns a chain-saw, that doesn't make them professionals. If your lawn died tomorrow you could have it replaced immediately for a price, however, there is no amount of money in the world that can replace a beautiful, mature tree once Joe Blow landscape has hacked it up. Don't take a chance with your landscapes' most valuable asset, hire the professional arborists at Country Wide for a job done right EVERYTIME.
I'm worried that my tree might fall on my house or business, but I don't want to cut it down, is there anything we can do to increase the safety? Country Wide Tree Care has successfully installed countless bracing systems that are still in place today, helping to mitigate risk while increasing safety. Whenever possible we want to save a tree and make your property safer in the process, and we use the latest technology including dynamic, shock-absorbing, synthetic rope systems that are at the very forefront of modern arboriculture. Before you remove a tree or limb, call for a free hazardous tree evaluation and put Country Wide's experience and expertise on your side.
I want to ensure I have healthy, pest-free trees without getting harmful chemicals in my yard or contaminating the environment, is there any way to accomplish this without spraying? Absolutely, Country Wide has a broad selection of natural based fertilizers and soil additives. We also use micro and macro-injections and soil drenching/injections when chemical application is necessary. We do this because it eliminates waste by putting the products directly into the plants' vascular system, not on your home, your neighbors' or into the environment by spray drift. This system also insures that the plant uptakes the solution to all parts of the canopy, not just as high as a spray-rig will reach(20-50ft.). Best of all, it reduces the need for costly re-applications due to evaporation of sprays.

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