Managing and Maintaining Trees in the Urban Landscape
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Managing and Maintaining Trees in the Urban Landscape Andrew Hordyk Arborwood Tree Service Inc.
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rees are a beautiful addition to the Urban landscape and often thought of as maintenance free until they become a nuisance, pest ridden or too large causing concern for safety. With the help of a Certified Arborist who has the right mindset and a proper prescription of needs, the property manager and boards can gain an adequate peace of mind and know their trees are properly cared for. Trees are also sometimes regarded as a liability and yet they are such an asset to urban Landscape when properly selected, planted, pruned and cared for. There is a certain “Curb Appeal” in the real-estate world that helps value a property and trees are a contributing factor to this. In this article we will look at some of the primary concerns posed by past and present condo clients. Some of the topics will be planting, pruning and health care. When selecting a tree there is much to bear in mind, remember this is where it all starts! There is a saying that “you are better to plant a $100.00 tree in a $200.00 hole than a $200.00 tree in a $100.00 hole”. Meaning taking time for proper tree selection, species continued…
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