Services
Services
Rope and Saddle Climbing
This technique allows more versatility and precision not available when trimming with a bucket. No spikes are ever used when trimming. Climbers are able to access the crown of the tree and hard to reach areas without damage to lawns typically caused by heavy equipment. Proper climbing techniques assure your trees will be trimmed to the highest standards and in the safest manner.
Trimming
There are many aspects to trimming, depending on your goals:
- Maintenance of mature trees for their health consists primarily of the removal of dead, dying and diseased limbs referred to as crown-cleaning.
- Clearance of houses, wires, walkways, driveways and sight lines (vista pruning) consists of raising, heading, directional, or subordination pruning. These are cuts that respect the defense zones and architectural integrity of the tree.
- Structuring of trees, especially young trees, is important to ensure the development of a safe, low-maintenance tree in the future. This can consist of the removal of a competing lead, included bark unions and crossing limbs.
- Thinning is the removal of live material done to maintain the even distribution of branches. It is generally a smaller part of the trimming process and is done in such a way as not to hinder the health of the tree.
Rigging
Our arborists are knowledgeable in rigging techniques so we are able to remove branches without impact to your home and landscape.
Bracing and Cabling
Bracing is used to add support to weaker structures in trees where trimming alone is not an option. Our preference is to use non-static or dynamic systems (i.e. Guardian Giant). These systems are non-invasive (no holes to drill) and allow for normal movement in the crown, which preserves the strength of the trunk or limbs involved. There are still situations where the more traditional static/steel cabling systems are appropriate.
Tree Selection and Planting
We provide assistance in selecting trees and woody shrubs that are best suited for the site and conditions. Our planting specifications include:
- Proper planting depth – root flare at or above soil line – to ensure maximum tree vigor and health and to eliminate stem girdling roots
- Containers or wire-burlap removed; roots pruned as needed
- A good “growing site” is constructed and wood chip mulch is added leaving the root flare exposed
- A one year guarantee that includes materials and labor, if proper care has been provided
For more information on planting specs, visit TreesAreGood.Org.
Shrub Maintenance
Pruning can be done during dormant or growing season to rejuvenate and enhance the shrubs natural form and function
Root Collar Inspections
Planting depth and girdling roots can adversely impact tree health. We provide inspections to diagnose and correct these issues.
Consultation and Evaluations
Northern Arborists provides consultation and evaluations for tree care and planting. Whether you choose us to do some or all of the work, we will assist you in planning a maintenance schedule that will provide proper care for the life of your trees.
Free Estimates
To schedule an estimate, call Dan at (651) 324-2718. If he is not available when you call, please leave a message and include a daytime and evening number.