- Tree RemovalSafety while preforming tree removal service for the crew of Freedom Tree Service tops the list, followed by safety for our clients property and neighboring properties and ends with equipment safety.
- Stump Grinding and RemovalWe remove a tree down to a few inches above ground level, unless otherwise directed from the homeowner. Some want the stump left higher for various reasons (bird bath, sun dial, potted plant, etc.). Homeowners often want stumps removed if they are surrounded by turf. Stump removal leaves the yard more attractive.
- Crown ReductionThis pruning technique often goes hand in hand with a crown thinning. In the crown of the tree we target dead wood (limbs 3″- 4″ in diameter or greater), hazardous limbs (broken limbs, decaying limbs, limbs with cracks or hollow spots) and unhealthy limbs (limbs that are crossing/rubbing each other and/or limbs growing toward the interior of the tree).
- Storm Damage CleanupWhy have an annual tree inspection? The two primary answers are safety and tree health. A lot can happen to your trees in the course of a year. Storm damage can be obvious or hidden. A tree that is showing signs of poor health can often be treated if the problem is caught at an early stage. We remove many dead trees that would have survived with early detection and treatment (healthy prune, deep root fertilization, vertical mulching, etc.) We also are called to jobs where property damage could have been avoided if the trees had been properly cared for.
- Tree Pruning and TrimmingWhen we reduce the size of a tree, we trim a series of larger limbs back to a lateral limb where we want the new height to be. We cut the larger limbs off and leave the lateral limbs as the new end of the branches. With this tree trimming technique, the tree is left with leaves or buds at the end of the branches. This is not the unhealthy practice of topping which leaves stubs at the ends of branches and leaves the tree resembling a coat rack.
- Tree FertilizationOne way to make sure your trees are getting the nutrients they need is from deep root fertilization. We drill a series of holes under neath the canopy of the tree, also called the drip line, and then fill the holes with a combination of top soil and slow release fertilizer. This technique ensures that nutrients are in the root zone, allows more air into the root zone, helps counter soil compaction, and improves the quality of the soil in the root zone.
- Tree MaintenanceSince its inception in 1996, Freedom Tree Service has built a highly qualified team of tree care professionals. Our mission is to provide our clients with top quality tree service in a clean and safe manner.
- Tree Cabling and BracingThere are several bracing techniques we use. Arbor bolts are installed through the trunk of a double leader tree that has begun to split. Small, medium sized trees that have uprooted can often be saved by up righting them and installing a heavy duty wire/stake system. If a property does not have the proper space for a wire/stake system, we can build customized “crutches” for these trees to lean on.
- Arborist ServicesAn arborist from Freedom Tree Service can meet with you and listen to what your vision for the area is. We can offer recommendations as to which trees you may want to keep or remove. We own equipment that specializes in high amounts of power with a low amount of ground pressure. Low ground pressure is important because it minimizes the compaction of soil we work on. The trees you preserve will thank you for this as new roots have a difficult time growing in compact soil.
- Land ClearingDo you have a wooded or overgrown area that you would like to make more accessible? Freedom Tree Service specializes in thinning out, to your specifications, areas such as these. Our focus is not just on what is being removed but also on the health of the trees that are left behind.
- Tree MulchingAdding a 2” – 4” layer of decomposing wood chips over the root zone of your tree is extremely healthy for your tree. Some benefits: retains water, removes grass root competition, keeps lawn mowers/weed trimmers from damaging the trunk and adds natural fertilizer, organic matter and microbiological life to the soil as it decomposes. NEVER allow mulch to cover the actual trunk of the tree—this can lead to collar rot and girdling roots. (Watch your landscapers!) If you have trees that have mulch and/or soil that covers the root flare of the trunk, we can excavate the collar and inspect for girdling roots.
- Lawn Fertilization