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As a property owner, it is your responsibility to be proactive and identify any signs of potential trees hazards, periodically. Many homeowners have called upon Clearview Tree and Land, requesting our certified arborist and/or tree professional to assess and identify present tree hazards. For your convenience, below are some of the signs that homeowners must…
The Linden tree is also known as the American Linden, Basswood, Lime, or genus Tilia. This tree can be found growing throughout the world, in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Guyana, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States. An article composed by Georgia Silvera Seamans article in March of 2010, and posted to the…
The Oak tree, also known as the genus Quercus, is commonly found in the north eastern region. There are approximately 600 different tree species within the Oak family, including deciduous and evergreen species. The Oak tree species can be found in cold temperatures, as well as in tropical temperatures. The Oak tree species has various…
Acid rain is common throughout the Long Island and New York area. Acid rain is a result of high pollution and air contamination. It is a result of the burning of fossil fuels and waste gases, containing sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Once these gases are introduced into the atmosphere, it then combines with the rain,…
Clearview Tree and Land has observed that the use of de-icing salt has greatly increased within the last couple of years, through Nassau County, Queens and NYC areas. De-icing salt is usually composed of sodium chloride, calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride, and rock. Salt has water absorbing, as well as corrosive characteristics, which many can visibly…
You might ask, “Is there such a thing that of a tree going dormant?” and the answer is YES. Tree dormancy is when a tree’s developmental and metabolic cycle either slows down substantially or completely ceases. Tree dormancy is closely related to environmental changes. It helps the tree conserve energy while enduring extreme weather changes,…
A trees structure is generally made up of 3 components. The 3 components are the stump and roots, the branches leaves (tree crown), and then the woody structure (tree trunk) that connects the roots and leaves. The lower portion of the tree would consist of the stump and roots. The tree roots typically lie below…
Now that the winter season is over there are many chores to be done around the outside of the home. Pruning is an important task that should be done shortly after the winter season. Pruning is the removal of any broken, damaged, or diseased branches/limbs on a shrub that may hinder the budding process. The…
Ornamental trees are especially popular during the spring season. They are used to add color to the landscape and create visual appeal. Some of the species in the ornamental category include flowering and fruit bearing trees such as Magnolia trees, Apple trees, Dogwood trees, Maple trees, Spruce trees, etc. Caring for ornamental trees requires a…
The official beginning of the spring season is March 20th and one might say that us New Yorkers cannot wait. This winter has been a long and very snow-filled one. Now that the tri-state area is receiving warmer temperatures, trees and shrubbery will begin to come into bloom again. It is the perfect time for pruning…