Tree and Shrub Services, Smith’s Lawn and Tree Service
Tree Trimming
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Pruning
In the realm of arboriculture, the practice of tree pruning is an art form that goes beyond mere maintenance—it’s an essential technique for fostering healthier, more resilient trees. At Smith’s Lawn and Tree Service, we take pride in executing this delicate craft with precision and care, aiming not just for aesthetic appeal but for the long-term vitality of our natural surroundings.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction is a tree pruning technique used to decrease the overall size and spread of a tree’s canopy. This method involves selectively removing branches and foliage from the outer edges of the crown to reduce its overall volume while maintaining the natural shape and integrity of the tree.
Stump Removal
Tree stump removal is the process of eliminating the remnants of a tree that has been cut down, leaving only the stump behind. Stump removal is typically done for aesthetic, safety, or practical reasons.
Cavity Cleaning
Tree cavity cleaning is a process aimed at removing debris, decayed wood, and other unwanted materials from within tree cavities. These cavities can form naturally through various means such as branch breakage, disease, or insect damage. Cleaning out these cavities is essential for the health of the tree as it helps to prevent decay from spreading further and potentially weakening the tree’s structure.
Cavity Filling
Tree cavity filling, also known as cavity filling or tree cavity repair, is a process used to address cavities or hollow spaces within trees. Cavities in trees can occur naturally due to various factors such as decay, damage, or disease, and they can pose risks to the tree’s structural integrity and health.
Deep Root Fertilization
Deep root fertilization is a method used to deliver nutrients directly to the root zone of trees, bypassing surface-level competition and enhancing their overall health and vitality.
Cabling
Tree cabling is a technique used in arboriculture to provide structural support to trees that may have weak or compromised branches or trunks. It involves the installation of cables and braces between branches or between branches and the trunk to help redistribute the weight of the tree and reduce the risk of failure or breakage.
Wood Chips
Wood Chips can be used for various purposes, including landscaping, mulching, animal bedding, and more! The properties of wood chips, such as moisture content, size, and species composition, can influence their suitability for different applications. Overall, wood chips are a versatile and sustainable byproduct of forestry and wood processing industries.
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We remove storm damaged trees to prevent further damage to your property.
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Flathead Wood Borers can damage trees. We can help eradicate these!
Smith’s has the equipment to do the job right.
Scales on a Live Oak Tree can cause significant damage.
Trees that are close to a home can damage property. We take care of this problem!
We provide stump grinding so it doesn’t detract from your landscape.
Lawn and Garden Services, Smith’s Lawn and Tree Service
Mowing
Regular lawn mowing offers several benefits, including:
- Aesthetic appeal: Keeping your lawn trimmed enhances the overall appearance of your property, creating a neat and well-maintained look.Weed control:
- Regular mowing helps prevent the growth of weeds by removing their tops before they have a chance to produce seeds and spread.
- Encourages healthy growth: Mowing stimulates the growth of grass, resulting in a thicker, lusher lawn.
Trimming
Trimming shrubs offers several benefits, both aesthetic and practical. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Enhanced Appearance: Regular trimming helps maintain the shape and appearance of shrubs, promoting a neat and well-groomed look for your garden or landscape.
- Stimulated Growth: Pruning encourages new growth by removing dead or overgrown branches, which can lead to healthier and more vigorous shrubs.
- Improved Air Circulation: Trimming helps increase air circulation within the shrub, reducing the risk of fungal diseases and promoting overall plant health.
Edging
- Aesthetic appeal: Edging provides a polished and well-maintained appearance to your lawn, enhancing the overall curb appeal of your property.
- Defined borders: It helps to define the boundaries of your lawn, preventing grass from encroaching onto other areas and keeping the landscape tidy and organized.
- Weed control: Edging creates a barrier that inhibits the growth of weeds and grass into unwanted areas such as flower beds or pathways, making it easier to control and manage.
Mulching
Mulching offers a range of benefits for gardens, landscapes, and agricultural settings. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Moisture Retention: Mulch helps retain soil moisture by reducing evaporation, thus conserving water and ensuring plants have a steady supply of moisture, especially during dry periods.
- Weed Control: Mulch acts as a barrier, suppressing weed growth by blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds, thus reducing the need for manual weeding and the competition for water and nutrients.
- Soil Health Improvement: Organic mulches decompose over time, enriching the soil with organic matter, which enhances soil structure, promotes beneficial microbial activity, and increases nutrient availability for plants.
- Temperature Regulation: Mulch insulates the soil, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. This moderation in soil temperature helps plants to establish and thrive.
Anatomy of Your Tree
HEARTWOOD: Adds structural support
SAPWOOD: Carries food and water upwards
CAMBIUM: Growing layer-cells divide here to form both bark and wood
INNER BARK: Carries food made in the leaves downward to cambium and storage cells.
OUTER BARK: Inactive cells form protection for inner bark.
SOIL: Bacteria and Fungi make available soil nutrients.
ROOTS: Absorb food elements through the tiny root hairs and provide anchorage.
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Mr. Smith came by on his cool blue motorcycle to give me an estimate same Day I inquired. Followed through with when he said he would come and do the job. I needed a stump ground down. He was done in 20 minutes with a very reasonable price. He cleaned up up and filled the hole. I will use Smiths Tree service always. Thanks man.