Tree Removal and Planting

• Tree Removal
  Tree removal is performed for one of two reasons, either the tree is somehow “in the way”, or it is in danger of falling.  In the latter case a hazardous tree evaluation should be performed by a qualified expert.  Daniel Murphy has both the scientific training and nearly 3 decades of empirical study in witnessing the structural failure of trees, to make an accurate assessment of a potentially hazardous tree.  Many trees that may seem hazardous to the lay person are not, and conversely many dangerous trees cannot be perceived by the lay person because these trees have hidden structural defects within the trunk, root system, or upper canopy, which are only apparent to a well trained and experienced professional.
• Stump Grinding and Removal
  Tree pruning • tree removal • cabling • stump removal • hazardous tree evaluation, ISA certified arborist, Daniel Murphy, with 30+ years experience, personally evaluates your trees, listens to your concerns, and gives you advice based on the latest scientific understanding of trees, and a practical knowledge of trees that only comes from watching and working with these great beings for more than 3 decades.
• Crown Reduction
  Tree topping is the practice of indiscriminately cutting a large part of the top of the tree off. It’s also called “coat racking” because the tree looks like a bunch of bare stubs which could be used to hang coats. The ISA and other professional organizations have been for years, trying to educate customers, home owners, tree owners and professional arborists about the problems associated with topping trees. Fortunately, there’s a lot less tree topping going on locally of late.
• Storm Damage Cleanup
  Pruning is an extremely complicated process because proper pruning techniques will depend greatly on the species of tree, its age and condition, and the purpose of the pruning. Contrary to popular belief most pruning is not beneficial to a trees “health”. There are occasions where trees have either structural defects or they have outgrown their ability to hold themselves up. In either case, pruning is used to reduce the forces on a tree’s structure, thereby reducing the chances of storm damage.

Tree Care

• Tree Pruning and Trimming
  “Daniel, I can’t tell you what you’ve done for me. You’ve changed my life”. Mrs. Tucker said this to me early in my career while still grieving the recent loss of her husband. We had just finished a fall clean-up and shrub pruning project transforming her property to the best kept on the block. She was rejuvenated by the look of her home. She was empowered by both the quality of our work and how we performed. It made her feel good. I realized then what a profound effect this work can have on people. We are all greatly affected by our environment.
• Tree Maintenance
  In most other cases, pruning is done to meet a human need, whether it be for haard reduction by removing deadwood, creating clearance from a building or a through-way, creating beauty, shape, and light penetration, or size reduction to help fit in the landscape. Unfortunately, due to lack of proper training and inadequate climbing skills, the improper pruning of trees is a common practice in the tree care industry, which has no requirements for training or education.
• Tree Cabling and Bracing
  Cabling is simply installing steel hardware and a guy or support cable between two stems, or between a stem and large branch where there is a structural defect at the branch union.
• Arborist Services
  This question can only be answered by an experienced professional arborist. Often times, trees may look dangerous because they are hollow, however most trees are considered safe if that hollow is 70% or less. This can depend on species and other factors such as the structure and size and weight distribution of the canopy. Other times, trees which may look perfectly healthy to the untrained eye, have serious structural defects in the roots, trunk and branch connections, which may be barely visible, even to a highly experienced arborist. An arborist should always weigh the potential for tree failure with the threat to people and property while also considering the value and benefits of any particular tree. So a big tree with small defects that is threatening a children’s play area or parked cars or a house may be considered more “dangerous” than a highly structurally compromised tree growing over an unused area of your lawn or in the woods.
• Land Clearing
  Gutters need to be cleaned and we provide reliable gutter cleaning service so that you can forget about gutter cleaning and enjoy the beauty and functionality of your property. Clean gutters prevent; water build up and damage to roof roof edges, overflow marks on walls and and drip gullies on lawns. Clean gutters carry rain water safely away from your building in a proper flow. We can help.

Landscaping

• Snow Removal
  We have been plowing driveways for residents and small business owners on the main-line for more than 30 years. We have four trucks and an experienced crew to provide you professional and reliable service. We pride ourselves in knowing that you have peace of mind that your home or business is clear and accessible. Testimonial, February 2016...
• Landscaping Services