When Is Tree Root Pruning Necessary? Signs to Watch for Around Your Property
Trees depend on wide, healthy root systems for water, nutrients, and support. That makes root problems tricky for property owners. A raised sidewalk, cracked driveway, exposed root, or construction project can make cutting a root look like a quick fix, yet a poorly placed cut can weaken the tree and create a larger safety concern. […]
When to Fertilize Fruit Trees for Healthy Growth and Better Harvests
Fruit trees need the right nutrients at the right time, but more fertilizer doesn’t always mean more fruit. In fact, feeding a tree at the wrong time or applying too much nitrogen can push out soft, leafy growth instead of supporting flowers, strong branches, and fruit. For many established fruit trees in southeast Louisiana, late […]
Tree Damage Cleanup: What to Do After a Storm Damages Your Trees
Strong wind, heavy rain, lightning, and saturated soil can turn a healthy-looking tree into a safety problem in minutes. A large branch may split over a driveway, a trunk may lean toward a roof, or exposed roots may show that the tree shifted during the storm. Once the weather clears, it’s natural to want the […]
How to Do a Risk Mitigation Plan for Dangerous or High-Risk Trees
A large tree can look healthy from the driveway and still have a weak branch union, hidden decay, root damage, storm injury, or a heavy limb hanging over a home. At the same time, a tree with an obvious defect is not automatically a removal candidate. Tree risk depends on the condition of the tree, […]
Before You Start Trimming Oak Trees: Permits, Rules, and Best Practices
Mature oak trees can shade a home, frame a driveway, and add lasting character to a property. Yet one poor cut can leave an oak with torn bark, weak regrowth, decay, or a branch structure that handles storms poorly. Local rules can create another problem. A homeowner may plan a simple pruning job, then learn […]
Tree Cabling and Bracing: When Does a Tree Need Extra Support?
A mature tree can look healthy from the ground and still have a weak branch union high in the canopy. That weakness may stay hidden for years, then open during strong wind, heavy rain, or a sudden storm. In many cases, proper tree cabling and bracing can reduce excess movement and give weak limbs or […]
How to Pick the Best Fertilizer for Trees Based on Soil and Tree Type
Picking food for a tree sounds simple, right? Toss some granules around the base, water it in, and call it a day. The truth is a little more involved, and the wrong pick can do more harm than good. Trees pull what they need straight from the ground, so the fertilizer for trees you reach […]
Does Mulch Prevent Weeds? What Homeowners Should Know
Every homeowner wants a yard that looks sharp without giving up every weekend to pulling weeds by hand. Mulch shows up in almost every conversation about easy, good-looking landscaping, and for good reason. Still, one fair question pops up again and again from clients all over the area: does mulch prevent weeds, or is it […]
Storm Damage Tree Removal Checklist for Safer Post-Storm Cleanup
The morning after a heavy storm can feel pretty rough. Branches scatter across the yard, fences lean sideways, and a once-sturdy oak might now rest against the roof. Before anyone steps outside to clean up, there’s a smart way to handle the mess, and a not-so-smart way. Storm damage tree removal takes more than a […]
Why pH Testing in Soil is Important for Better Landscaping
Soil tells a story, and every tree, shrub, and patch of grass on a property reads that story every single day. Yet most homeowners never give a second thought to what’s happening just below the surface. That’s where pH testing in soil comes into play. At ArborWorks, ISA-certified arborists see firsthand how the right soil […]