How to Properly Water Your Trees
We have noticed that a lot of people tend to believe that spraying water on and around a tree will water it effectively. This is not the case and will not water your tree effectively. Today we are going to discuss why this method is wrong, and tell you the proper way
Caring for Trees: Identifying Diseased and Damaged Trees
We take trees for granted. They do so much for us. Trees produce a large majority of the oxygen in the air we breathe. Trees provide shade for us and cause our home temperatures to go down during the hot summer, which results in lower energy costs and a better
Caring For Trees During The Summer
It is crucial to care for your trees during the hot summer months, as they provide a large portion of shade in and around your home. This, in turn, keeps your home, and the surrounding yard, cooler. During the summer, when there is less rain, your trees are at their most vulnerable
5 Steps For Healthy Trees This Spring
Spring is finally upon us here in GA and it’s important that you prepare your trees for the spring and summer ahead. Take a look at our list of 5 steps you can take to protect your trees this year: 1. Clean Up Kick off the new growing season with
What Causes Trees to Die
here are a number of reasons that can cause tree decay and death. Our team at Chapman’s tree services has years of experience and certified arborists to help homeowners in Georgia protect their trees. Over the years we have come across every possible scenario for tree death and can help
6 Reasons you should trim your trees
Your landscaping can compliment your home and showcase the overall look and feel you are trying to achieve. A poorly managed lawn or diseased tree detracts from your home’s appearance. Pruning and trimming your trees can help make your yard more appealing and your home the envy of the neighborhood.
How to Keep your Christmas Tree Green
As we get into the holiday season, many people have Christmas trees that they want to keep green for as long as possible. There are some simple tips that we recommend to keep your tree looking great from now until the New Year. First things first, before putting the tree
Tree climbing: Adults get in touch with childhood, nature
When Steff Merten asked who wanted to go first, of course it was the guy wearing a Spider-Man T-shirt who raised his hand. Merten had shown members of Riveredge Nature Center’s adult tree climbing club how to tie knots and buckle into their harnesses and gone over the basics of
Tree Health Care
Do you need tree health care? What is tree health care? These are just a couple questions people have when they are looking for someone to improve the health of the trees on their property. There are many things that can cause your trees to look unhealthy from pests and disease to
Problems With Bradford Pear Trees
The hybridized Bradford Pear trees that are now growing wild in Eastern Tennessee have become very problematic. We think they need a certified arborist to get in there and help control the population and get better, native trees in place. Read the following article for more information. http://www.wbir.com/news/local/bradford-pear-trees-create-landscape-issues-for-east-tenn/111064160 Share on
Emerald Ash Borers in Duluth
This information is from and credited to: Duluth News Tribune It has been nearly four months since emerald ash borers were discovered on Park Point, and residents gathered Tuesday evening at Duluth City Hall to discuss the city’s emerging plan for how to combat the destructive beetle and save at least some
Tree Pathology
This is the study of tree diseases. A species can be said to be affected by a disease when a living organism (biotic agent) or an environmental condition (abiotic agent) induces changes in its natural growth, its form or its physiology. For more information visit these excellent websites. www.forestpathology.org www.fs.fed.us
Tree Entomology
This is the study of insects that affect timber varieties. The most common in Georgia is the Southern Pine Beetle. This insect has been known to kill thousands of acres of pine by boring under the bark of the tree and eating the underlying tissue. Learn about the various pests
Green Thumb
Enter yourGardening can be a great hobby. Learn or improve your skills to create a beautiful landscape, grow herbs and crops, or simply plant a container garden. Let your kids help too – they will love it. Visit these websites to expand your knowledge or get started in the great
Wood Chips
Wood chips are recycled from a renewable resource and provide good ground cover for landscaped areas of your yard. They help keep moisture in the ground and prevent run-off from heavy rains. Wood chips are one of the easiest ways to keep your trees, shrubs and flowers healthy. Chapman’s Tree Service will