Fall is a Great Time to Mulch
"I know we're supposed to do something to our trees in the fall, but what?" Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune, or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune, or apply...
Winter Stresses on Trees & Shrubs
Heavy snow and ice, as well as frozen soil conditions, can damage cherished trees and shrubs in residential landscapes. Even areas without major snowfall experience high winds and huge fluctuations in temperatures during winter. But homeowners can lessen the adverse...
Cleaning Up Storm Damaged Trees
What's your neighbor's tree doing sitting on your shed? High winds from recent storms inevitably put tremendous pressure on trees growing near houses or power lines. You may see damage to your landscape, including broken tree trunks and branches all over your (or your...
De-Icing Salt Can Harm Trees and Landscape Plants
Each winter, millions of tons of de-icing salt are applied to state and municipal roads to keep them safe for vehicles to travel. Salt is spread near houses to avoid pedestrian injuries. This is necessary for safety, but did you know excessive salt can cause...
Snow and Woody Plants
"Snow is both friend and foe to trees and shrubs," says Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). "Snow causes its share of damage, as we all know, but in many cases it also protects plants and their roots against extreme...
Why Hire an Arborist?
Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can...
Health Insurance for Your Trees and Shrubs
Most homeowners with landscaped yards enjoy the thought of an inviting outdoor space they can show off and enjoy. But creating a beautiful outdoor living space takes effort and patience. “Attempting to force beauty onto trees and shrubs with bad pruning methods and...
Q: When should I call a certified arborist?
A: On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and bug bombs. This is a natural and beneficial state. Insects and microorganisms are key components in plant-nutrient recycling and decomposition, natural...
Buyer Beware When Purchasing Tree Care
Wind storms, though damaging, can often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm. Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in a community – fast-buck...
Q: How often should I water trees in Northern New Mexico?
A: Watering Trees During Dry Periods Santa Fe Municipal Tree Advisory Board -As the climate changes and we experience longer growing seasons, hotter temperatures, longer dry spells between rains, and multi-year droughts, it’s increasingly important to insure that your...
New Years Letter from VGTS
With the new year, we’re looking forward to healthy growth for you, your trees, and Very Good Tree Service! At Very Good Tree Service, we consider ourselves arbor-artists, dedicated to supporting healthy ecosystems, and by sharing these health-care tips, we hope to...
Insects and Disease
One of our main concerns, and the issues that most trouble our clients (besides drought) is insects and disease. Here (click) is a very good article to help you better understand these issues.
Ryan lends his expertise for this helpful article!
The link to the article is here:http://enewmexican.pressreader.com/article/281539408851984 "For trees with particular emotional importance to their owners - he recommends preventative treatments such as trunk injections. Regardless of the type of tree or the threat,...
Healthy Trees Promote Health Shared Washington Post Article
At Very Good Tree Service we pride ourselves on tree education and an interesting consideration you may not have considered are the health benefits that we receive from the presence of trees. Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako and Eugenia C. South, both physicians and...
Q: What are signs my tree is drought-stressed?
A: As residents of Northern New Mexico know all too well, our region has been experiencing prolonged drought conditions for many years. While the recent winter season brought some much-needed precipitation, the reality is that we still face significant challenges when...
FIRE INFO
Answers for questions you may have about your trees: 1. If a tree has any green left in the canopy, leave it. I’ve seen them come back from wildfires. If the whole tree is yellow or black, remove it. But, if the tree isn’t near buildings or trails I would...
The Elm Seed Bug: More Friend Than Foe
Have you noticed an abundance of small bugs congregating around your Siberian Elm trees? These little creatures, known as elm seed bugs, may seem like a nuisance, especially when they swarm our homes on hot and cold days. However, despite their bothersome behavior,...
Nurturing Nature with Very Good Tree Service: A Comprehensive Approach to Tree Care
Welcome to Very Good Tree Service, where our goal is to nurture the health and beauty of your outdoor space. In this post, we’ll delve into the care of Siberian Elms, fruit trees, and how our certified arborists and team play a pivotal role in maintaining the...