Despite the tremendous volume of literature and material available on tree biology and tree biomechanics, one of the most common sentiments heard from tree workers and salespeople goes something like this: Photo 1: Jack Novak, a climber with Tree First [...]

“In my tenure in the green industry, the biggest lesson I have learned is how much more productive and profitable a company can be when care and focus are on proper planning.” Kathy Glassey, Monster Tree Service “How do you [...]

Fanno Saw Works, a 43-year TCIA Corporate Member company based in Chico, California, is celebrating its 100th year in business in 2020. A century! Ten decades! Fanno Saw has joined the ranks of other U.S.-based centenarian businesses including Macy’s, King [...]

The newer Stihl backpack sprayers, including the SR-450 shown here, are unique in that the chemical is injected into the air stream of a device that’s basically a leaf blower, and creates a mist. Photo courtesy of Stihl. Originally, Bob [...]

Joe Jones, a certified arborist with Joseph Tree Service, performs a soil injection of a tree growth regulator. Photo courtesy of Joseph Tree Service. Take note: There’s a potentially lucrative source of income out there that your tree care business [...]