Tree Health Services in Granville, OH

We individualize care to your tree’s specific needs; this helps ensure that a tree is not receiving more intervention than is required. By optimizing our approach and treatments, we promote the best possible outcome with the least intervention possible.

We take note of the health of your trees whenever we are on the property—regardless of whether or not we are performing work on the trees in question. Consistent observation from property owners is essential.

It is critical that you notify us if you notice your trees are presenting differently than they usually do because the time when we can intervene determines the outcome of a tree’s illness. Not only will monitoring enable us to detect a problem, it will also tell us when a pest has been sufficiently suppressed or eliminated, at which point we can stop or alter treatment protocols.

Otherwise healthy trees often are infected with a pest of some kind. Trees have natural immune systems that are often capable of fighting off these pests without any assistance. Just like you would not have surgery for a sprained ankle or go to the hospital for a common cold, if a pest does not pose a major risk to the tree and is not likely to spread or become more intense, it is best to let the tree handle the infection on its own. We will always let you know when it is appropriate to intervene.

When chemicals are required to treat a tree, we do everything we can to limit other organisms’ exposure to these chemicals to avoid damaging their health. We most often accomplish this by using a state-of-the-art injection system that allows us to directly inject the tree’s vascular system with a targeted pesticide, fungicide, antibiotic, or even nutrient supplement. This virtually eliminates the risk of collateral exposure to other organisms.

Client education is the first line of defense against pests. At every jobsite, we will have a certified arborist there to help you understand what to look for and how best to care for your trees on your own.

Trees are not adapted to grow in urban environments. They evolved over the course of millions of years in forests where they could rely on natural processes to provide nutrients, water, pest resistance, and genetic health. Our urban forests do not have access to these vital ecosystem services they once were accustomed to; pavement and construction has led to compacted soils and reduced water availability, unlimited sun can lead to unstable growth forms, and invasive species have led to pests trees are not equipped to fight.

Plants need health care just as your pets need a vet and your car needs a mechanic— not only for when there is an immediate concern, but for regular maintenance to prevent costly cataclysmic failures. Regular check ups that can screen for pests, nutrient deficiencies, and other stressors will help preserve these tremendous assets for future generations.

If you’re asking this question, then probably right now! We like to check up on trees annually, and more often if there is a known concern. Your trees need health care for the same reasons you do! For as long as there are pests, diseases, and other stressors to trees, they will require some moderate attention. If you have not had your trees’ health evaluated recently, we are happy to schedule a consultation during which we can tell you what to be watching for and when it may be appropriate to intervene.

We can develop the least invasive and involved long-term plan possible to ensure your trees’ long term health.

It doesn’t have to be! It is ultimately the property owners decision on whether or not their trees are worth protecting. Most trees are healthy, and any illness they do encounter often does not require any intervention.

We won’t suggest unnecessary treatments or interfere with healthy trees. Even if a tree does require extensive, or even regular treatments, the cost of removing a tree—particularly when the loss in property value is accounted for—greatly exceeds the cost of preserving the tree.