Any time a living part of a tree is cut open through pruning, or broken open through storm damage, the remaining area will likely decay. This article presents a way to think of pruning as “where to put decay into [...]

"One thing that has helped us with scheduling is giving clients a one-week window to help us work around weather, rather than a specific day,” says Zack Shier. Photo courtesy of Joseph Tree Service. Members of the crew have studied [...]

“Your clients have to understand what you are doing, why you are doing it and what to expect. Client communication is key!” says Chris Kemp. TCIA file photo by Kathleen Costello. To this point in our series, we’ve discussed the [...]

The maintenance of plants in the urban landscape is, at times, demanding. The many challenges that imperil trees in the urban forest are numerous and increasing. Plant health care (PHC) requires education, experience and credible resources to make informed decisions [...]

A PHC technician with Joseph Tree Service delivers a liquid organic fertilizer containing mixed humates and biochar. Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of Zack Shier. If you go to a local landscape supply store and look on the fertilizer shelves, [...]