What is the importance of recruiting and retaining the right people in the tree care industry?
It Saves Time Hiring the right person for the job means that person is adding to your productivity. Hiring the wrong person will take away from the efficiency in the tree care industry. They can be a drag to the team they are a part of which will affect the
What difference does the right equipment, that is reliable, make in the arbor business?
It makes a huge difference. Having the right equipment means you can maximize both efficiency and safety on every tree pruning job. Being able to offer faster, more reliable tree trimming service is a really big factor in providing a five-star experience to every client. Embark stays on top of
What attracted you to the arbor industry and what do you like most about working with trees?
The arbor industry in Houston has exponentially grown during the past few years. More people are attracted to working in the arbor care industry more than ever today. I was interested in tree care as a career path because of the following: 1. An interest to working outdoors 2. A
What changes have you seen in the arbor business over the last 20 years?
Technology is absolutely the biggest change I have seen impact the tree trimming industry over the last twenty years. Before it was just a pen and paper that you had at your disposal to accomplish everything from bidding to work orders to invoicing. Now we have computer software programs that
How to Protect Your Trees from the Summer Heat
The trees at your home contribute to more than just the curb appeal. Trees add quality to your environment and provide important benefits to your home like shade, fruit, visual appeal, and protection from wind. As we enter in to a brutal Houston summer, it’s important to keep in mind
Hurricane Preparedness for Your Property
Why is it more important this year than the previous year’s when it comes to preparing your property for Hurricane season? Simply, the great freeze event of 2021 has left many trees and palms dead or in a very weakened declining state. These trees will be more prone to being
What to Expect Post Freeze from Your Trees and Large Shrubs
Spring has sprung and we are seeing new, green foliage on many plants, shrubs, trees and flowers. But the memory of the hard freeze we experienced is still fresh. Many of our clients has asked what the potential effect of those temperatures will have on their trees and palms in
Why is working with an insured tree trimming company that practices sound safety practices important?
First and foremost, working with a tree trimming company that is not insured means accepting the risk for damages and injury to both your property and neighboring property should something happen. Tree trimming is a skilled trade that can be dangerous if someone isn’t properly trained in both the tree
Best Practices for Safety in Commercial Landscaping and Tree Trimming
There are basically four key points to best practices for safety in commercial landscaping, commercial irrigation, or tree trimming. These four key points keep safety “top of mind” for our team at LMC. 1. We are landscapers. We understand the risks of the equipment we use, and we don’t want
How important are business relationships in growing your tree trimming business?
Number one, business relationships are vital to the success in growing your businesses. These relationships form the foundation of who you are and how you are going to be viewed within your particular industry, like professional tree trimming. These relationships can only set you up for success if you deliver
