Protecting Your Tree Assets From High Winds
When it comes to the long list of things to care for in regards to your home during severe weather, trees don’t always make it to the top of the list. However, proper tree maintenance can equate to a decrease in damage and an increase in savings whenever storms with high winds
Good Looking, Tall Trees Rated As Top Characteristics Of A “Good Street”
Research has shown that trees can increase your property value. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the presence of street trees raised home values by an average of $7,000 in certain neighborhoods. When planted and maintained by Certified Arborists, street trees can bring both beauty and value to neighborhoods for decades
All Pruning Is Not Created Equal
Proper pruning of your trees is imperative not only for aesthetic appeal of your landscape, but also to maintain the health of your trees. For a new tree, pruning fosters healthy growth, sturdy branching structure, and necessary shaping. Pruning can also help in the building of the strength of a tree
Certified Arborist designation means expert is on board
If prequalifying improves the experience of buying a home or car, imagine applying that process to the care of trees at your home or business by hiring a International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. While not a PhD or M.D., these “tree doctors” have undergone on going recertification testing and intense
Contact A Certified Arborist To Prepare For Hurricanes
Tropical depressions provide a dress rehearsal for hurricane season but Houston residents should be ready for the real thing by planning and preparing ahead of the storm, minimizing the risk for tree damage or storm damage. Fallen trees accounted for 40 percent of all insurance claims after Hurricane Ike, according
Certified Arborist Can Help Before, After Hurricane
Do you remember Hurricane Ike? The best approach to hurricane season is to make plans before and after a hurricane with a Certified Arborist. Properly maintaining your trees will help eliminate hazards and reduce their threat to your family and property. Tree pruning not only eliminates hazardous deadwood and decayed limbs, but
Celebrate Arbor Day By Planting Trees
When it comes to protecting your assets, risk mitigation works just as well for your property as for your financial investments. Planting trees on your property, or properly maintaining existing mature trees are proven ways to increase the value of your home by eliminating risks and costs. When tree trimming and tree maintenance is
Choose An Expert Tree Care Company, Not a Buddy For Tree Removal
Everyone has a relative or a friend eager to help with tree removal. Although it is great to have friends and family willing to help you, do they have the knowledge and equipment to do the job safely? Most property owners run through this dilemma all too often, and will sometimes
Tips for Hiring a Tree Care Company
Care for your trees needs to be done by skilled, trained and insured professionals, both for the health and beauty of your trees and for your personal safety. Ever year both tree care workers and homeowners are killed performing unsafe tree work. For your personal safety and financial protection, hire
Are Your Pines Protected?
Southern Pine Beetle Alert! Many Houston area pine trees are being attacked by Pine Beetles. Embark Services’s trained and ISA Certified Arborists can provide a comprehensive plan to help protect your trees from damaging Pine Beetle infestation. We not only provide free estimates for the removal of damaged trees, we
