I SAW THE SIGN

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…

What is a Tree Crotch?

A tree crotch is a pocket located at the bottom of a point of connection, between two or more tree limbs or tree trunks. There are several forms and types of tree crotches that can be identified on various tree species. There are three TYPES of crotches that can be found within both hardwood trees…

Tree & Shrub Winter Preparation in New York City & Long Island

During the Fall season, temperatures substantially drop. It is best to begin preparing your trees and shrubs towards the late Fall/ early Winter season, for the upcoming weathering conditions. The pruning of all trees and shrubs is highly suggested in order to remove any dead wood, diseased, or potentially dangerous tree limbs/branches, that may become…

General Tree Composition

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…

The Benefits of Tree Cabling & Bracing

When one notices a tree stem and/or branches becoming weak, the options before complete tree removal are tree cabling and bracing. Cables and brace rods are installed to prevent a tree from splitting or losing major limbs. The cables and brace rods act as an extra support for weakened portions of the tree. Cables consists…

Winter Winds and Tree Removal in Nassau County

Many Long Island residents have seen a major drop in temperatures these last few days. These are the coldest temperatures NYC has seen in twenty years. And with these frigid temperatures came gusty winter winds, making the wind chill -4 degrees at some points of the day. Though we may try to avoid these extreme…