Tree pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. When done correctly pruning can improve tree health, structure, safety, aesthetics or views. Improper pruning can cause damage that will last the life of the tree or worse shorten the trees life. The most common pruning mistakes are incorrect location of cut, topping trees and the…
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Tree removal is not a service we like to emphasize, but it is a very necessary part of arboriculture and one that Chatham Tree Services executes professionally and safely. Our goal is, to provide services that keep trees healthy, but there are instances when removal is the best alternative for the landscape and homeowner. Tree…
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Stump Grinding is a quick, clean and efficient way to remove stumps from your landscaping. Stumps in many instances will last for decades and become very unsightly as they age. Suckers and shoots can continuously become a problem until the stump dies. Grinding the stump allows immediate use of the area where a stump used…
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Tree assessment and risk management of urban trees is an important role of the certified arborist. Tree risk assessment considers three factors: the potential for tree failure, the environment that may contribute to failure, and what would be damaged or injured – the target. Failure Potential Failure Potential is the likelihood that an entire tree,…
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Chatham Tree Services uses Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.). I.P.M. is a method that manages plant pests by combining various control tactics. Cultural Control A major component of cultural control is the proper plant selection. It is important to choose a species or variety suitable for the existing landscape. Pruning out localized pest populations and removing…
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Professional shrub pruning requires a certified arborist’s ability to accommodate the plant’s physiological needs with the desired aesthetic look. One common shrub pruning error is to concentrate solely on the shrub’s exterior surface. Depriving the inner structure of sufficient light for photosynthesis can lead to “hollow shrub” syndrome and a much shorter lifespan. Natural shrub…
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Discovered in 2002 in southern Michigan and Windsor area. Adult beetles are metallic green, about 1/2″ long, and may be seen feeding on foilage from June to August. They attack all species of ash and kills healthy ash trees of any size or age. They are well suited to Ontarios’ climate. The adults can flly…
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Trees require certain essential elements to function and grow. For trees growing in forested sites these elements are usually present in sufficient quantities in the soil, largely due to repeated fallen foliage. Landscape or urban trees however may be growing in modified soils or environments that do not contain a sufficient amount of essential elements.…
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Cabling and Bracing is a tree maintenance procedure that can be done to otherwise healthy trees that have a structural weakness. This procedure can prolong the life of a tree and add an additional safety factor. Cabling is the installation of a support system high in the canopy of the tree going from one or…
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Most damage to property during severe weather events occurs due to falling trees and limbs. High winds and saturated soil conditions typical of summer storms can cause tree roots to fail and branches to weaken. Limbs may be torn free during storms or an entire tree may fall, causing power outages, property damage, and even…
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Brush chipping is an excellent option for the removal of branches, it is more economical than hauling multiple loads to the dump and safer than burning. If you enjoy trimming or removing your own trees but have no way of disposing of the brush we can offer you our brush chipping service. Our brush chipper…
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An aerial device can make tree work safer and more efficient for our workers and by doing so saves you money at the end of the day. If a tree is dead and unsafe to climb it can be done safely with the use of an aerial device. If tree pruning is required an aerial…
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Air spading is a fairly new technique to the tree care industry. It uses high pressure air to move soil away from tree roots without damaging the roots. Chatham Tree Services uses this tool for root collar excavations to determine if a tree has girdling roots, which if left unmanaged can eventually kill the tree.…
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Once a tree is planted, that will be its home for the rest of its life. That is why matching the proper tree species to the proper location is so important. To prevent having unnecessary maintenance costs for the life of the tree or worse a removal expense, consult with a Certified Arborist to discuss…
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Tree mulching can be one of the most beneficial maintenance procedures you can do for your trees. Mulch will maintain a more constant soil temperature keeping the soil under your tree cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The mulch will break down and enrich the soil with organic material. Mulch will also…
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Wood chips from our pruning and removal operations can provide great mulch for your trees or as a ground cover to control unwanted weeds. We can provide a truck load of wood chips at a minimal charge to cover our delivery costs.
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For those that like to cut and split their own firewood, we can deliver a load of green wood at your location for a minimal charge to cover delivery costs. Whether you heat your home all winter long or just want a nice fire once in a while it is easier than trying to drag…
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