Summer is in full swing, BBQ’s, fireworks, the beach, and everyone is finally coming out of their homes from a long winter of hibernation. It may not be something you notice right away. The trees look different this year… Tree canopies have a tinge of brown, limbs slightly stunted, some not growing any leaves at…

Summer is in full swing, BBQ’s, fireworks, the beach, and everyone is finally coming out of their homes from a long winter of hibernation. It may not be something you notice right away.

The trees look different this year…
Tree canopies have a tinge of brown, limbs slightly stunted, some not growing any leaves at all, fruit vines and trees not producing...

With fall just around the corner we would like to go over some tree care health tips for your pumpkin-spiced season. 1. Trees Need Water, Too! – Before the winter months, be sure your trees are fully hydrated. It is recommended to water your tree once or twice a week. A tree has a “critical…

With fall just around the corner we would like to go over some tree care health tips for your pumpkin-spiced season.

1. Trees Need Water, Too! – Before the winter months, be sure your trees are fully hydrated. It is recommended to water your tree once or twice a week. A tree has a “critical root zone” and the hose should be put into different spots of this root zone ea...

Winter: An ideal time to Prune! Many trees and plants lay dormant through the winter months, this also means so are their diseases! When a tree has a fresh wound it is easier for disease to spread, pruning through the winter months helps make sure that can not happen. With no leaf growth, it is…

Winter: An ideal time to Prune!

Many trees and plants lay dormant through the winter months, this also means so are their diseases! When a tree has a fresh wound it is easier for disease to spread, pruning through the winter months helps make sure that can not happen.
With no leaf growth, it is easier to see which limbs to prune that will help the tree grow into it’s natural structure. Whe...

Trees can become a hazard when there is a target… This target can be a structure, vehicle, or person that can potentially be struck by a falling tree or by one of its limbs. Circumstances such as shallow root systems which can be caused by trees growing along bodies of water or rock ledges and…

Trees can become a hazard when there is a target…
This target can be a structure, vehicle, or person that can potentially be struck by a falling tree or by one of its limbs. Circumstances such as shallow root systems which can be caused by trees growing along bodies of water or rock ledges and the age of the tree can all be important when assessing tree hazards. Trees such as Elm, ...

Soil health is not a typical conversation many homeowners have before planting a tree. We’ve come across many trees that end up in compacted soil unable to breath, becoming suffocated due to the lack of oxygen. This stunts their growth, blocking their full potential. Many homeowners treat soil temporarily without fully understanding what their soil…

Soil health is not a typical conversation many homeowners have before planting a tree. We’ve come across many trees that end up in compacted soil unable to breath, becoming suffocated due to the lack of oxygen. This stunts their growth, blocking their full potential. Many homeowners treat soil temporarily without fully understan...

Lawns have one of the biggest impacts on water quality, for example, Lawns and turf are the biggest crop grown in the Chesapeake Bay area contributing to two hundred and fifteen million lbs of nitrogen fertilizer applied yearly, the same amount used to grow nearly two million acres of corn. This along with nineteen million…

Lawns have one of the biggest impacts on water quality, for example, Lawns and turf are the biggest crop grown in the Chesapeake Bay area contributing to two hundred and fifteen million lbs of nitrogen fertilizer applied yearly, the same amount used to grow nearly two million acres of corn. This along with nineteen million pounds of pesticides, reaching streams and ...

Many different types of chemicals are used in tree care that are not necessarily beneficial for all areas around the distribution area, which is typically an area where your family and your family pets spend a lot of time. At B.G. Services, your overall Tree Health Care professionals, we go above and beyond to be…

Many different types of chemicals are used in tree care that are not necessarily beneficial for all areas around the distribution area, which is typically an area where your family and your family pets spend a lot of time. At B.G. Services, your overall Tree Health Care professionals, we go above and beyond to be sure we are using the safest distribution method possible when ...