How to Make Tree Care a Breeze

Treat your trees well and you could see more green (and we don’t just mean in the canopy). Healthy, mature trees boost property value and can cool temperatures by up to 10 degrees in an urban environment. That makes tree care one of the smartest investments you can make in your property. Here’s how to maximize your ROI.

1. Only Work with a Certified Arborist

Utilizing an unqualified crew for your tree care could cause serious harm to your trees and expose you to unnecessary risk. At BrightView, our on-staff certified arborists oversee professional tree care crews that are trained to our stringent safety standards.

2. Prune Regularly

Regular pruning improves wind-resistance, maintains good clearance and sight lines, and removes dead, diseased, or weak branches before they can cause harm to people, property, or the tree itself.

3. Employ a Health Management Plan

Health management plans are designed to address and correct existing deficiencies and guard against any that could arise. After examining the conditions that impact your trees’ health—such as irrigation, soil compaction, and pest pressure—a certified arborist develops a proactive plan to help your trees thrive.

4. Cable and Brace At-Risk Trees

Young trees often need extra support; but you might be surprised to learn there are other situations that require cabling and bracing as well. For example, if a tree is leaning, showing cracks, has suffered storm damage, or has overextended limbs, it could benefit from a helping hand. An arborist may prescribe the installation of cables or braces to fortify your tree, and ultimately ensure its viability for the long term.

5. Don’t Ignore Damage to the Roots, Trunk, or Crown

The full extent of the damage could take years to become apparent, and by then, it may be too late. Plus, injury to roots, limbs, or the trunk could make your tree more susceptible to serious infections or infestations. Certified arborists can see signs the untrained eye might miss, catching problems early while they’re easier to treat and preventing costly tree removal down the line.

6. Have a Plan for Before and After Severe Storms

Regular pruning and inspection by a certified arborist are key to keeping you and your trees safe in the event of a severe storm. But what about after a severe storm? That’s where it can help to have an ongoing relationship with a qualified tree care team like BrightView. We create a customized storm response plan for our clients in advance of storm season. Then, in the event of an emergency, we’re able to mobilize our local and national resources to quickly restore safety to your property.

7. Protect Against Lightning

And speaking of storms, if you have a particularly old or valuable tree on your property, you may want to consider lightning protection. A series of copper cables can be installed (with flexible connectors that won’t impede the tree’s growth) to divert lightning bolts to the ground.

From lightning protection to routine pruning, our certified arborists and experienced tree care crews can do it all. Even better, all the services mentioned above are available with a single call, putting the expertise you need at your fingertips. Now that’s how you make tree care truly a breeze.