Tree Care Guides
Practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your trees. No sales pitch—just useful information.
Cost & Planning
Understand what tree services cost and how to plan your project.
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Pennsylvania?
A breakdown of factors that affect pricing, typical cost ranges, and how to avoid overpaying.
Tree Trimming & Pruning Costs Explained
What to expect to pay for professional tree trimming, and when it's worth the investment.
Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal: Cost Comparison
The difference between grinding and full removal, and which makes sense for your situation.
Hiring the Right Professional
How to find, evaluate, and choose a qualified tree service company.
How to Choose a Tree Service Company
Questions to ask, credentials to check, and red flags that should make you walk away.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Arborist
The key questions that separate qualified professionals from unqualified ones.
Tree Service Red Flags: What to Avoid
Warning signs of unqualified or unscrupulous tree service companies.
Tree Health & Diagnosis
Learn to identify tree problems and understand your options.
Is My Tree Dead or Just Dormant?
Simple tests to determine if your tree is dead, dying, or just dormant—and what to do next.
Mushrooms at the Base of Your Tree: What It Means
Should you worry about fungi growing near your tree? Learn what different mushrooms indicate.
Signs Your Tree Needs to Come Down
How to identify a dying or dangerous tree, and when removal is the safest choice.
Tree Removal vs. Trimming: Which Do You Need?
Understanding when a tree can be saved with pruning versus when removal is necessary.
Is My Tree Dangerous? A Homeowner's Assessment Guide
How to evaluate tree risk on your property and when to call a professional.
Pests & Diseases
Identify and address common tree threats in Pennsylvania.
Emerald Ash Borer: Is Your Ash Tree Infested?
How to identify EAB infestation, whether treatment is worthwhile, and when to remove.
Spotted Lanternfly Damage: What It Does to Your Trees
Understanding the real impact of spotted lanternflies and what you can do about them.
Common Tree Diseases in Pennsylvania
Identifying and addressing tree diseases prevalent in our region.
Storm Damage & Emergencies
What to do when weather damages your trees or creates hazards.
Storm Damaged Tree: What to Do First
Step-by-step guidance for dealing with fallen trees and storm damage safely.
Tree Fell on House: Immediate Steps to Take
What to do in the first hours after a tree strikes your home.
Does Insurance Cover Tree Removal?
When homeowner's insurance pays for tree removal and how to file a claim.
Lehigh Valley Specific
Tree care information specific to Pennsylvania and our region.
Best Time of Year for Tree Removal in Pennsylvania
Seasonal considerations for scheduling tree work in our climate.
Common Tree Diseases in Pennsylvania
Identifying and addressing tree diseases prevalent in our region.
Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Lehigh Valley?
Local regulations and permit requirements for tree removal by municipality.