Professional Tree Services in Dundee

Reasons to Schedule Tree Removal

The arborists at General Tree Service are committed to conserving trees and allowing them to thrive. However, there are times when it is necessary to remove a tree. Some of the most common reasons for tree removals are: 

• Trees are Diseased: In many cases, when diseases are caught early the tree can be saved. Too often, diseases aren’t noticed until it's too late. Removing the diseased tree early can help protect other trees by preventing its spread. Don’t wait until it’s too late. 
• Homes or Nearby Structures: Trees are great to have on residential and commercial lots but they need to be controlled. When trees grow too close to a structure they need to be removed to maintain the appearance and safety of the structure. 
• Crowded Trees: Trees are always small when they are planted but when they get bigger they can take up too much space and compete with other trees and shrubs. Tree removal can be necessary to maintain proper spacing so everything can thrive instead of competing. 

The expert crews at General Tree Service are trained and equipped to safely remove trees. We always perform tree removals to the highest industry standards of safety to protect your property and surrounding trees and landscaping. 

Reasons to Protect Trees With Pruning

Tree pruning is like a haircut for trees. When done correctly it does no harm to the tree and can even be beneficial. Additionally, it keeps trees looking great after a few years of neglect. Indeed, tree pruning can be one of the most beneficial things you can do for a tree when it is done by a skilled professional. Some of the reasons that tree pruning is beneficial are: 

• Disease Control: Pruning removes dead and diseased portions of a tree preventing the spread of the disease. 
• Safety: Pruning keeps branches from overhanging a home, encroaching on power lines, and rubbing up against the house. 
• Shaping the Tree: Droughts and high winds can damage trees to the point that they sprout unhealthy growth. Pruning removes unhealthy growths and prevents the tree from competing with itself for resources. 

The General Tree Service tree pruning crews are ready to help. Our experienced and well-trained crews can handle anything from pruning a few fruit trees to encourage blooming to trimming long stretches of utility easements for safety. 

How Stump Removal Can Help Your Home

Stumps are the ugly leftovers after tree removal. When they aren’t removed, stumps will become a chronic problem that needs to continually be dealt with. Some of the ways a stump can affect the home are: 

• Stumps Will Regrow: A gray and dying stump isn’t going to add any value to a home or business especially if the ugly stump is sending out regrowth. Regrowth from a stump is unsightly and notoriously hard to control. With stump grinding, all of those problems disappear. 
• Damage to Plumbing and Foundations: Trees are often removed because they can damage sidewalks, foundations, and underground plumbing. Even when the tree is gone the stump will live on and continue to cause problems. 
• Harbor Insects and Fungus: When a stump is dead, it won’t try to regrow. However, as it rots away termites, ants and wood-rotting fungus will take over. Allowing wood-decaying organisms close to a home is a recipe for major structural problems. 

With stump grinding from General Tree Service, owners can avoid all of these problems. Always take care of stumps sooner rather than later with help from our stump grinding crews. 

Arborists Are Experts in Tree Health

Trees are long-lived organisms that can survive for decades and even centuries. Throughout that time they are in constant battle with the rest of nature. Threats to trees come in the form of bad weather, fungus, and insects and all of these things can take a cumulative toll on a tree’s health. At General Tree Service we directly fight problems like:

• Dogwood Anthracnose fungus
• Azalea Lace Bug
• Elm bark beetles
• Leaf spot control found on ash, willow, and sycamore trees
• Bronze Birch Borer

With early identification from our experts, we can quickly implement a plan to save your trees. Let our arborists help as soon as you see signs that a tree is suffering. 

How Can Emergency Tree Services Help?

Tree emergencies can cause a massive interruption in daily life. Whether limbs have damaged a roof or an uprooted tree has fallen across a driveway, you need an emergency tree service that is ready to respond. Tree emergencies cause problems like:

• Loss of electrical service
• Plumbing problems
• Problems with access and egress
• Structural damage to roofs or foundations

Restore your home to safety more quickly with help from General Tree Service. Our crews are always on call to help immediately. 

Homeowners need partners that are always looking out for their best interest. General Tree Service always guarantees a fast response. Call for services at (253) 844-5141 today in Dundee.