Horticultural Consultation / Tree
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Mortensen Tree Service performing a tree evaluation.
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Before any pruning or removal work is performed, the tree needs
a proper evaluation.
At Mortensen Tree Service, a “face to
face” meeting is important.
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Different species of tree need different care:
- pruning
- seasonal work
- water
- nutrients
- insects
- disease
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| Young trees and mature trees require different care.
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Trees can be damaged by construction,
weather, insects, soil composition and disease.
Avoiding
Tree Damage During Construction
(from ISA) |
| Trees may look healthy but can harbor disease or have structural
problems. |
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Horticultural Consultation (tree evaluation) can catch
problems before they become serious. |
| Nutrients and pruning determine how a tree grows. |
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Leaning trees, multiple trunks, branches that are not
well-attached or hanging, interior decay, cracks and dead branches
are signs of problems. |
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This tree had green leaves and appeared healthy to
the home owner.
But, once in a while, large branches would fall. |
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| Upon evaluation, there were obvious signs of decay,
as shown in these photos: |
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| Answers to Questions: (from
ISA) |
| Why
are trees beneficial? |
| What
type of tree should I buy? |
| How
should I plant my tree? |
| How
often does my tree need care? |
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