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Pruning live oaks, spotting dead trees and disease, clearing a wooded lot, and knowing when a removal needs a crane.
8 articles in this topic
Is Your Tree Dangerous? 8 Warning Signs It May Need to Come Down
A living tree can still be dangerous. The eight warning signs that a tree may be a hazard, what you can safely check yourself, and when a lean or crack means it is time to call.
8 min read
Palm Tree Care on the Georgia Coast: Trimming, Pruning & Removal
Palms are not trees, and they do not want to be pruned like one. How to trim coastal Georgia palms the right way, the over-pruning mistake nearly everyone makes, and when a palm needs to come out.
7 min read
7 Signs a Tree in Your Yard Is Already Dead
Seven clear signs a tree is already dead, how to run the simple scratch test yourself, and why a dead tree near your home should not wait.
6 min read
How Often Should Live Oaks Be Pruned on the Georgia Coast?
An arborist's guide to pruning live oaks on the Georgia coast: how often, the right season, and the cuts that protect these signature trees.
7 min read
When a Tree Removal Needs a Crane (and When It Doesn't)
Cranes make some removals dramatically safer and faster, and others just more expensive. Here is how an arborist decides, and what actually drives the call.
6 min read
How to Clear a Wooded Lot Before Building in Coastal Georgia
Clearing a coastal lot is more than knocking down trees. Wetland buffers, protected specimens, and stump decisions all shape the job. Here is how to do it in the right order.
8 min read
Southern Pine Beetle in Southeast Georgia: Spotting an Infestation Early
A southern pine beetle spot can turn a stand of healthy pines into standing deadwood in a season. Here is how to read the pitch tubes, fading crowns, and S-shaped galleries before it spreads.
7 min read
Laurel Wilt Is Killing Redbays Across Coastal Georgia: What to Look For
Redbays are dying by the thousands along the coast, and the culprit is a fungus carried by a tiny beetle. Here is how to spot laurel wilt early and what your options honestly are.
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