Meeting with tree services experts for a consultation is the best first step for addressing concerns about the trees on your property. According to Bankrate, landscaping can increase a home's property value anywhere from 15% to 25%. As such, you want to ensure your landscaping, including trees, is well cared for. Come prepared with these three key questions to make the most of your appointment.

1. What Are My Trees' Overall Health and Structural Issues?

A certified arborist from a professional tree services company will conduct a thorough assessment of each tree's condition. This involves carefully checking for signs of disease, rot, decay, cracks, weak branches, and other health problems. Be sure to ask them to fully explain any issues observed, even minor ones, and how urgent they are to address. Also, have them point out any structural/safety issues like uneven growth patterns, lopsided branches, damaged bark, or compromised roots that may impact integrity.

2. What Are Your Specific Treatment or Removal Recommendations?

Once the arborist has thoroughly evaluated your trees' health and structural integrity from trunk to canopy, ask them to clearly outline their recommended next steps. For unhealthy trees, this may involve restorative treatments like fertilization, pest management, cabling, and bracing, targeted pruning of damaged limbs, or regenerative tree injections to improve vigor. Or, they may advise tree removal if a tree is dead, severely declining, or poses an imminent high hazard. They should explain all the options, along with the pros and cons of each, so you fully understand your choices.

3. How Can We Proactively Maintain the Trees Overall?

A reputable tree services company can provide specific tips to proactively maintain and protect the health of your trees, both now and in the future. Ask what you can do maintenance-wise to prevent issues from developing. They may recommend regular deep root feeding, winter watering, applying wood-enriching mulch, crown cleaning to increase light, employing proper pruning techniques, checking for common pests, and more. Follow their expert seasonal advice to give your trees the best preventative care.

Don't be shy about asking questions during the consultation, even if you think they may be silly. The arborists want to make sure you thoroughly understand your trees' needs, risks, optimal maintenance, and all treatment options available. Being well-informed helps ensure your trees receive the proper proactive and restorative care required to thrive on your property for years to come. When you need professional help with your trees, give us a call at Premier Tree Specialist today!